Job Description

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Reference number

410226
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Salary

47,895 - 62,699
London 50,748-62,699


National 47,895-58,519. Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Grade 7
Level 2b###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) Directorate###

Type of role

Digital

Engineering

Information Technology###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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We especially welcome applicants from Glasgow and Cardiff.

About the job

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Job summary

At the forefront of the fight for better public services through innovation and technology, Ofgem is transforming how it supports its workforce in a digital-first world. We're looking for a Microsoft 365 Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join us and help deliver a seamless, secure and cutting-edge digital workplace experience across the organisation.



Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers - especially vulnerable people.



We're offering a permanent opportunity where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our digital future. This is an exciting chance to work with the latest M365 and AV technologies, enabling innovative productivity solutions and building a truly modern employee experience. You'll be instrumental in establishing best practices, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and leading the digital transformation of our workplace environment.



You'll join a high-performing team in a fast-paced, future-focused department that champions innovation and puts people at the heart of every solution. Whether it's streamlining systems, securing mobile device environments, or elevating the everyday experience of our colleagues, your input will have a lasting impact. You'll collaborate with internal leaders and external providers while building out core infrastructure capabilities using Microsoft 365 as a strategic platform.



We're looking for someone with strong experience of Microsoft 365 technologies, a problem-solving mindset, and genuine enthusiasm for delivering modern workplace solutions that make a difference. You'll have a strong focus on employee experience and thrive on improving technology solutions in a collaborative, evolving environment.



This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a team that is defining how Ofgem delivers value through technology. You'll benefit from a culture that values flexibility, trust and innovation, along with the opportunity to grow your skills while delivering meaningful, high-impact work. Plus, you'll have access to a generous benefits package, continuous development opportunities, and the chance to lead and influence digital transformation in a high-profile public body.



We have a critical purpose to take the lead in digital workplace infrastructure for the energy industry and the public sector. This is your chance to shape our digital environment and be part of a team that is setting the standard across the Civil Service.



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Job description

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 Support (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Directory Sync and Identity Management). Deploy and configure Microsoft 365 services including Intune, compliance policies, Defender, Windows Autopilot and application control. Device management with Intune, including Windows, Android and IOS. Lead the design, implementation, and management of endpoint solutions using Microsoft 365, Intune. Technical troubleshooting: advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues in a modern workplace environment. System integration: ensure seamless integration of solutions with enterprise applications, cloud services, and on-premises systems. Active directory: maintain and support both cloud and on-premises Active Directory, including integration with Microsoft Entra ID.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

End-to-end user provisioning and lifecycle management. Design, support and implement solutions M365 technology and integrations. Managing access control and monitoring. Provide documentation and resources to colleagues across Information Services, ensuring that all services are fully supported and end users have access to appropriate technical support and information. ###

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 services including Intune, Compliance Policies, Defender, Windows Autopilot and Application control (lead criteria). Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11 management, deployment, and security practices (lead criteria). Microsoft 365 Support (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Directory Sync and Identity Management) configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Intune and Autopilot Mobile Application Management (MAM) & Mobile device management (MDM).

Desirable Criteria

Experience of Microsoft Graph. Experience of managing M365 Co-Pilot with M365 platform. ###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 47,895, OFGEM contributes 13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), upload a copy of your anonymised CV and details of your qualifications.


You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word 'personal statement' evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities.


The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [

https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn

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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Jamie Wright Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk ###

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.


In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.