Grimshaw Architects
Grimshaw is an award winning, prestigious Architectural practice, boasting a body of works including the Elizabeth Line, London Bridge Station and the Parramatta Aquatic Centre in Sydney Australia. We are seeking a talented & self driven individual to join our Information & Technology team as an "Endpoint Administrator" working within a solutions based department delivering best of breed technologies to our Architectural teams in a dynamic environment. The candidate will be forging relationships with staff gaining their trust in what is a very rewarding role, while developing your own technical skill levels for self progression. The role includes managing & evolving Grimshaw's modern workplace, virtual desktop Infrastructure, laptop estate, cloud based & hybrid cloud environment, securing our services and managing our application lifecycle in line with the business need. This person will be working closely with the Information & Technology Lead to deliver an outstanding service to our talented Architectural teams while acting as an escalation point to our 1st line support. What you'll do Manage and maintain laptops, virtual desktop infrastructure, mobile devices, and cloud print across our London. Paris & Dubai studios. Deploy software, OS upgrades, and configuration profiles - keeping services current and secure. Own Grimshaw's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and gold images, working closely with Business Systems and Design Technology teams. Enforce endpoint security policies in line with our Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Automate repetitive tasks through scripting, freeing up time for the work that matters. Manage multi factor identity and authentication for all end users. Act as an escalation point for our Support Analysts and contribute to the wider IT strategy. Keep asset records accurate, tidy, and trustworthy. Collaborate with the Systems Administrator assisting in the implementation and upgrade of server based hardware when necessary What we're looking for We value relevant experience and aptitude over a precise checklist. If you meet most of the criteria below and are keen to grow into the rest, we encourage you to apply. 2-4 years of endpoint administration experience in a medium size organisation. Strong Windows 11 skills and solid grounding in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP. Hands on experience with software deployment tools such as PDQ, Intune, or equivalent MDM solutions. Advanced M365 administration, including Microsoft Intune in a hybrid environment. AV/EPDR experience - WatchGuard configuration is a plus. Comfortable with TCP/IP and networking fundamentals. Clear communicator who can translate technical issues for non technical colleagues. Calm under pressure, self organised, and collaborative by nature. Desirable Experience Experience with OKTA or similar identity management platforms. Exposure to VDI, cloud, or hybrid cloud environments. ITIL qualification or strong SLA awareness. Familiarity with CAD applications A background in an architecture, design, or creative professional services firm. Our culture Grimshaw is a collaborative and open studio. We value curiosity, shared thinking, and people who take their work seriously. We invest in our team and welcome those who come from a range of professional backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusion We are committed to building a diverse team and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, including those underrepresented in the built environment. We offer a supportive environment and flexible working where possible. What we offer Salary of £40,000 - £50-000 Generous benefits
Grimshaw is an award winning, prestigious Architectural practice, boasting a body of works including the Elizabeth Line, London Bridge Station and the Parramatta Aquatic Centre in Sydney Australia. We are seeking a talented & self driven individual to join our Information & Technology team as an "Endpoint Administrator" working within a solutions based department delivering best of breed technologies to our Architectural teams in a dynamic environment. The candidate will be forging relationships with staff gaining their trust in what is a very rewarding role, while developing your own technical skill levels for self progression. The role includes managing & evolving Grimshaw's modern workplace, virtual desktop Infrastructure, laptop estate, cloud based & hybrid cloud environment, securing our services and managing our application lifecycle in line with the business need. This person will be working closely with the Information & Technology Lead to deliver an outstanding service to our talented Architectural teams while acting as an escalation point to our 1st line support. What you'll do Manage and maintain laptops, virtual desktop infrastructure, mobile devices, and cloud print across our London. Paris & Dubai studios. Deploy software, OS upgrades, and configuration profiles - keeping services current and secure. Own Grimshaw's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and gold images, working closely with Business Systems and Design Technology teams. Enforce endpoint security policies in line with our Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Automate repetitive tasks through scripting, freeing up time for the work that matters. Manage multi factor identity and authentication for all end users. Act as an escalation point for our Support Analysts and contribute to the wider IT strategy. Keep asset records accurate, tidy, and trustworthy. Collaborate with the Systems Administrator assisting in the implementation and upgrade of server based hardware when necessary What we're looking for We value relevant experience and aptitude over a precise checklist. If you meet most of the criteria below and are keen to grow into the rest, we encourage you to apply. 2-4 years of endpoint administration experience in a medium size organisation. Strong Windows 11 skills and solid grounding in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP. Hands on experience with software deployment tools such as PDQ, Intune, or equivalent MDM solutions. Advanced M365 administration, including Microsoft Intune in a hybrid environment. AV/EPDR experience - WatchGuard configuration is a plus. Comfortable with TCP/IP and networking fundamentals. Clear communicator who can translate technical issues for non technical colleagues. Calm under pressure, self organised, and collaborative by nature. Desirable Experience Experience with OKTA or similar identity management platforms. Exposure to VDI, cloud, or hybrid cloud environments. ITIL qualification or strong SLA awareness. Familiarity with CAD applications A background in an architecture, design, or creative professional services firm. Our culture Grimshaw is a collaborative and open studio. We value curiosity, shared thinking, and people who take their work seriously. We invest in our team and welcome those who come from a range of professional backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusion We are committed to building a diverse team and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, including those underrepresented in the built environment. We offer a supportive environment and flexible working where possible. What we offer Salary of £40,000 - £50-000 Generous benefits