Zürich
Modern Workplace Engineer
- 17 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
The Central IT is the IT competence centre of the University of Zurich. The Managed Device Services team is responsible for the managed workplace for Windows, macOS and mobile devices, based on Microsoft Intune. We design and automate this platform ourselves, instead of implementing customer projects. For this, we offer flexible working hours, home office and the employment conditions of the Canton of Zurich.Modern Workplace Engineer
Tasks
- Participation in the conception, planning and implementation of Intune-based modern workplace topics for Windows and macOS in the Managed Device Services team
- Significant involvement in the further development of the cloud-based endpoint management platform for Windows, macOS and Windows 365 workplaces
- Management of mobile devices (iPadOS and Android) via Intune, including enrolment, app deployment and compliance
- Further development and optimisation of Intune configurations, policies, deployments and security requirements for different workplace scenarios, including based on the Open Intune Baseline and the CIS Benchmarks
- Operation and further development of the existing zero-touch deployment with Windows Autopilot and Apple Automated Device Enrolment including enrolment, SSO and compliance scenarios
- Application deployment and lifecycle for Windows and macOS, mostly automated via existing repositories and patch management tools, with own packaging where an application requires it
- Automation of client management processes via the Microsoft Graph API and n8n
- Creation of technical concepts, documentation and decision bases as well as support of knowledge transfer towards support
Profile
- Completed higher IT education (HF, FH), a comparable qualification or corresponding practical experience in endpoint management
- Several years of proven, solid experience in endpoint management with Microsoft Intune for Windows, macOS, including Windows Autopilot, Apple Automated Device Enrolment as well as MDM and MAM concepts
- Sound knowledge in software packaging, software distribution and application lifecycle management for Windows and macOS
- Experience with hardened baselines (Open Intune Baseline, CIS), macOS configuration profiles (platform SSO, FileVault, Declarative Device Management) and privileged access management on the client
- Very good knowledge of PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph API for automating client management processes, plus good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
- Knowledge of Patch My PC, RoboPack, Winget, Munki or Installomator, workflow automation like n8n as well as experience with Entra Hybrid Join and co-management is an advantage
- Structured, independent and quality-oriented working style as well as strong communication skills
- Very good German skills and good English skills
We offer
Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Learn more at: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.
Workplace
Central IT
Application information
Please submit your complete application documents via the University of Zurich's online application portal.
Further information
Questions about the position
Vincenzo Pomilia
Head of Managed Device Services
vincenzo.pomilia@uzh.ch
Working at UZH
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