Senior ICT Systems Engineer in Software and Desktop Services

iSolutions is the University's IT and computing services provider. The Software and Desktop Services Team leads the entire 3rd line development and operations for end-user computing at the University.  

This is an exciting and meaningful role, where you will:

Be designing and delivering innovative solutions for the University's Enterprise desktop and software requirements, supporting the University's world-leading research and teaching.

Be one of the University's senior systems engineers for the Desktop Infrastructure, setting the expert standards and coaching colleagues to deliver those standards.

Be helping to set the IT strategy for, and developing and implementing the continual improvement of, the desktop experience for our large user community of 30,000 students and staff.

The role involves a broad variety of requirements and technologies. We are particularly seeking individuals who have significant experience in:

Operating System and Update Deployments (eg SCCM, Azure, Intune)

Windows Server and Client Administration (eg AD, GPO, Powershell)

Remote Provision (eg Remote Desktop Services, VMWare Horizon) 

The University of Southampton is among the top 1% of world universities and the UK's top 20. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University is committed to attracting and supporting exceptional staff to deliver at the highest levels in all activities. In return the University can offer an excellent package for staff on the basis of recognition of knowledge, experience and performance. In addition to a competitive salary, the University offers a highly attractive Defined Benefits pension scheme with employee and employer contribution. The University also offers a generous holiday allowance of 30 days annual leave, plus 6 University closure days and 8 bank holidays.