Principal Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

The University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, security and evolution of end‑user computing platforms. This senior role combines technical leadership with hands‑on engineering to deliver secure, scalable services across Windows, Linux and macOS environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deliver and continuously improve end‑user computing platforms, device management and automation practices.
• Support cloud, infrastructure and identity services including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and virtualization platforms.
• Drive platform security, compliance, patching and endpoint protection initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and engineering oversight to the EUC team and broader ITS colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence through incident resolution, lifecycle management, project delivery and participation in the on‑call roster.

Required profile

• Extensive experience managing enterprise end‑user computing platforms across Windows, Linux and macOS.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft 365 and Jamf.
• Proficiency with configuration management and automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor colleagues and contribute to solution design.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Windows, Linux, macOS operating systems
• Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft 365
• Jamf device management
• PowerShell, Python, Bash scripting
• Ansible automation
• Virtualisation platforms
• Endpoint protection and patch management

What we offer

• Full‑time (37.5 hours/week) position based on the Hillcrest Campus
• Work‑life balance practices
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative environment within a leading university