Role: Lead IT Engineer
Location: Hybrid (London) (3 days onsite/2 days WFH)
Salary: Up to £45,000-£65,000
Overview
A fast-growing tech-driven organisation is seeking a Lead IT Engineer to own its internal IT environment. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic oversight—driving stability, security and a seamless end-user experience while shaping future IT standards. You’ll also mentor a junior team member and partner closely across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Endpoint & Device Management
* Own Windows device lifecycle, standard builds, compliance and Intune/Autopilot configuration.
* Oversee onboarding/offboarding, asset tracking and hardware planning.
Security & Compliance
* Lead patching, security baselines, AV/EDR and endpoint protection.
* Support incident response and maintain compliance with internal policies.
Microsoft 365 & Cloud
* Manage identity, user access, MFA, licensing and conditional access in Microsoft 365.
* Support a small Azure environment (VMs, networking, storage).
Operational IT Support
* Act as senior point of escalation, solving issues efficiently and improving documentation.
* Identify recurring problems and implement long-term fixes.
Automation & Process Improvement
* Use PowerShell to automate tasks and streamline workflows.
* Maintain accurate asset, licensing and inventory records.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work with engineering, security, people and finance teams to support business needs.
* Assist in audits, compliance tasks and vendor engagement.
Leadership
* Guide and support a junior engineer.
* Promote a dependable, high-quality IT experience for all users.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong hands-on experience managing Windows/M365/Intune environments.
* Solid knowledge of device security, compliance and troubleshooting.
* Ability to automate tasks, improve processes and influence best practices.
* Strong communicator, proactive problem-solver and comfortable owning IT end-to-end.