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Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.\nOur human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.\nWe support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.\nPredominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.\nMethods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.\nJob Purpose\nThe Senior Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end management, security and operational lifecycle of enterprise IT infrastructure, endpoint technologies and security applications.\nThe role will focus on maintaining, supporting and continuously improving secure, reliable and resilient IT environments, ensuring systems and services meet operational, security and availability requirements.\nWorking closely with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Architecture and wider IT teams, the role will support the delivery of technical solutions, infrastructure upgrades, security improvements and continuous service enhancements. The position combines hands-on technical support with project delivery, lifecycle management and the implementation of security best practices.\nKey Responsibilities\nTake ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle management of infrastructure, endpoint technologies and security applications, from design and implementation through to ongoing support and retirement.\nDesign, implement, configure and maintain enterprise endpoint management solutions.\nManage and maintain Windows desktop and server environments, ensuring systems remain secure, supported and up to date.\nManage Active Directory, Group Policy and security baseline configurations.\nLead and support software deployment, application packaging, patch management and continuous release activities.\nDeliver infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, patching and technology lifecycle improvements.\nManage and maintain virtual desktop infrastructure, including Citrix and VMware environments.\nSupport and maintain Linux server environments, including installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting.\nMonitor and manage infrastructure vulnerabilities, working with security teams to identify, prioritise and remediate security risks.\nConduct software compatibility testing, system maintenance, hardware upgrades and technical troubleshooting.\nManage the deployment, configuration, maintenance and lifecycle of end-user hardware and desktop technologies.\nWork closely with application and system owners to ensure systems remain compliant, secure and appropriately maintained.\nSupport cybersecurity incident response and remediation activities.\nEnsure infrastructure and endpoint services meet agreed operational service levels and availability requirements.\nWork with technical architects and cyber security teams to implement approved technical designs and security controls.\nManage third-party suppliers and vendors, ensuring effective service delivery and ongoing performance.\nBalance operational support responsibilities with project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to improve service reliability, operational efficiency, security and standardisation.\nRequirements\nEssential Skills & Experience\nStrong experience supporting and managing Windows 11 desktop and Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching and upgrades.\nExperience managing Active Directory, Group Policy and endpoint security configurations.\nHands-on experience with Microsoft SCCM/MECM, including software packaging, application deployment and patch management.\nExperience managing WSUS for patching and update management.\nKnowledge and experience of Linux environments, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux.\nExperience with vulnerability management tools, ideally Tenable Nessus and Tenable Security Center.\nExperience managing virtualisation technologies, particularly VMware vSphere and vCenter.\nUnderstanding of virtual desktop infrastructure, ideally Citrix and VMware technologies.\nGood understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switching and routing.\nExperience supporting infrastructure security, vulnerability remediation and compliance activities.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of technical issues through to resolution.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary technical team.\nGood organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise operational support activities alongside project work.\nDesirable Skills & Experience\nKnowledge or experience of RSA SecurID.\nUnderstanding of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.\nExperience working with Defence Cyber Certification or Secure by Design principles.\nITIL Foundation certification or equivalent service management experience.\nExperience with Cisco networking technologies, including firewalls and switches.\nExperience working within security-focused or regulated IT environments.\nKnowledge of infrastructure security standards, policies and best practices.\nThis role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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