Cyber Security is becoming ever more important to all organisations with ever increasing threats and compliance requirements. The University is re-affirming its commitment to Cyber Security by growing the teams responsible for driving improvements.

A new role is being recruited within the End User Computing team on a two year fixed terms contract which may, depending on the outcome of teaching bid, become permanent. This role will allow the team to maintain operational responsibilities whilst also improving the security and functionality of the University's IT services.

As an End User Computing Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:

The day-to-day management of End User Computing systems, ensuring performance and reliability standards are met.
Specialised support for a range of computing issues related to End User Computing, including implementation, troubleshooting and system updates.
Working with various IT and University teams to facilitate efficient and effective solutions for the University needs.
Software testing, packaging and deployment to university systems.
Configuration and management of systems including some of the following, intune, Azure AD, AD, SCCM, Tanium, Jamf, Sassafras
Maintaining a secure and compliant computing environment.

About You

We are looking for approachable, customer-focused engineers who have a broad range of experience in managing, developing and supporting IT systems.

Benefits of Working at CCCU

Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year, but must align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus, but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required and the tasks/activities being undertaken.

A full application including a cover letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered.

Applications must be made online via the University website; applications sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Any informal enquiries on the application, please contact dennis.knight@canterbury.ac.uk


Start date for applications: 20th March 2024
Closing date: 5th April 2024


Interviews to be held shortly after closing date

Additonal Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

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