Workplace Engineer (Security focus)


Title: Workplace Engineer (Security focus)
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Office based 20-40% at either Sidcup or Stratford with regular travel to our other offices, as we are a multi-site organisation
Persona:   Agile                                                                               
Salary: £48,000- £55,000 pa dependant on experience & location 
                                                                                     
Closing date for completed applications:    22nd July 2021                               
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams (date TBC)


Due to COVID19, colleagues in eligible roles are currently working from home in line with government guidelines

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated


Workplace Engineer Role Profile.docx


We are looking for an experienced and innovative Workplace engineer who will be responsible for proactively supporting, developing and maintaining the Workplace experience for all staff at L&Q.

The Workplace Engineer will report into the Workplace Technologies Lead; interfacing and providing exceptional service to all those who require 3rd line support, and other IT professionals in the implementation in the emergence of new technologies.

The Workplace Engineer will:

·       Manage the Workplace roadmap and contribute to the overall L&Q IT strategy

·       Effectively manage time between BAU and Project Based Work from Design to Handover.

·       As devices are refreshed or modernised the Workplace Engineer will carry out the necessary works to ensure the right devices are utilised, provide the necessary builds/images and handover to the IT Support teams for ongoing deployments & support

·       Provide the control around Workplace security including patches, security, updates and management of AV etc

·       Take overall responsibility for the management of installation, upgrading, control and maintenance of Workplace based services at L&Q group 

 

Skills and Expertise Include:

·       Windows Desktop + Server O/S

·       Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite + licencing, including but not limited to Exchange, Sharepoint, Teams.

·       Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure - including but not limited to AzureAD, Virtual Machines.

·       Proven automation skills including Powershell admin tasks and reporting.

·       Experience working with technologies such as VMWare, SCCM/Intune/Endpoint Management, Citrix, Telephony, LAN/WAN networks

·       Experience in Infrastructure Monitoring and Backup Solutions

·       Working knowledge of Security, Identity & Access management.

·       Communication - Excellent communications skills, capable and confident in presenting technical changes to Change Advisory Board and Technical Designs to Architecture Review Board. 

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

 

COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage.

At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q.   More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme,  an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. 

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Workplace Engineer (Security focus)