Junior IT Operations Engineer (12m FTC)
$25,878–$25,878 year
On-siteSheffield, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Apply configuration changes across Microsoft 365 and Entra ID to close remediation items, audit devices in Intune, and provision, patch, and harden endpoints on Windows and macOS. Monitor alerts and dashboards across SentinelOne EDR and security logs, triage anomalies, and flag issues to the IT & Security lead. Build automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Microsoft Graph, and create Power Automate flows for reporting and evidence collection. Collect Cyber Essentials evidence and maintain accurate inventories of endpoint devices and SaaS applications. Report weekly to your manager and contribute to monthly cyber reports for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK
- Working towards an undergraduate degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related subject, ideally on a placement or sandwich year
- A genuine interest in security and IT
- A solid grasp of the basics of how computers, networks and the cloud fit together
- Meticulous and organised, and diligent about writing things down
- Trustworthy and dependable
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to Microsoft 365, Entra, Azure or Intune
- Familiarity with concepts such as MFA, Conditional Access, EDR and SIEM
- Evidence of initiative – home labs, CTFs, side projects or foundational certifications
- Experience with Git or other automation tooling
- Willing to learn scripting, with some exposure to PowerShell, Python or Bash
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