Junior IT Operations Engineer (12m FTC)

Junior IT Operations Engineer (12m FTC)

Location: Sheffield City centre (fully office based)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract from September 2026
Salary: 25878 pa pro rata for the duration of the contract

As a Junior IT Operations Engineer atUniHomesyou willbe the hands-on delivery partner to our internal IT & Security lead. This is a delivery-focused role: the controls policies and automation are pre-designed - your job is to implement them keep an eye on our environment and help work through a busy remediation and automation backlog across our Microsoft 365 estate.

This role would suit someone early in their career ideally an undergraduate on a placement or sandwich year who wants genuine practical exposure to how security and IT operations really willreport directly to our Cyber Security Manager who will mentor you throughout andsetthe priorities you deliver against.

Key responsibilities:
Microsoft 365 administration

• Apply configuration changes across Microsoft 365 and Entra ID to close out scoped remediation items.
• Implement and helpmaintainConditional Access policies.
• Audit devices in Microsoft Intune.
• Administer emailusersand groups in Entra ID.
• Provisionpatchand harden endpoints across Windows and macOS

• Keep eyes on alerts and dashboards acrossSentinelOneEDR Entra / M365 sign-in and audit logsDNSFilterand email security.
• Triage the noise and flag anomalies to the IT & Security lead.

• Build andmaintainautomation for repetitive work using PowerShell Microsoft Graph and Bash.
• Create Power Automate flows for reportingremindersand evidence collection.

• Collect andorganiseevidence for Cyber Essentials.
• Keep key inventoriesaccurateand current - endpoint devices SaaS / applicationregistersand access reviews.

• Attend a weekly check-in with your manager.
• Contribute to the monthly cyber report that goes to senior leadership.

Skills and experience:
Essential:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Cyber Security Computer Science Software EngineeringITor a related subject ideally on a placement or sandwich year (recent graduates also considered).
• A genuine interest in security and IT.
• A solid grasp of the basics of how computers networks and the cloud fit together.
• Willing to learn scripting with some exposure to PowerShell Python or Bash an advantage.
• Meticulous andorganised and diligent about writing things down.
• Trustworthy and dependable the role involves access to sensitive systems.

Desirable:

• 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.

About us:

At UniHomes were on a mission to transform the entire student rental experience across the UK. As the market-leading student accommodation advertising platform and utility management service provider we make finding and securing all-inclusive student accommodation simple seamless and stress-free.

Were not just another platform. UniHomes is developing innovative technology to deliver one go-to destination that supports the entire student rental journey. With an unwavering focus on our students partner letting agents operators and suppliers we continually evolve and enhance our products and services to exceed expectations while tackling market complexity with ease and transparency.

Since launching in 2015 weve experienced rapid growth. Today we operate in 60 cities partner with 1000 agents and operators and are backed by Macquarie Capital and LDC. Our success has been recognised with accolades from EY Entrepreneur of the Year Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 The Negotiator Awards and Great Place to Work certification.

Our 140 strong team is based in the heart of Sheffield City Centre where were driving innovation expanding into new markets and fostering a culture built on collaboration creativity and growth.

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and help redefine how students find their perfect home now is the time to join UniHomes. Be part of a team thats opening new doors to better experiences brighter ideas and stress-free living.


We are a team driven and united by our core values:

• Lead the Way
• In it Together
• Customers Matter
• Keep it Simple
• Rise Above Challenges
• Make it Happen

What do you get when you work here

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum wage.

Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield you will get complimentary breakfast hot & cold drinks snacks pool table holidays length of service days voluntary day enhanced pension scheme pension salary sacrifice scheme healthcare scheme Employee Assistant Programme sick pay enhanced maternity & paternity pay career progression a commitment to personal and professional development employee awards refer a friend scheme staff discounts mental health and financial support and company social events.

At UniHomes we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and which values individuals for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

Applicants must already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we do not hold a sponsor licence.

We want to hear your unique voice in your application. We love AI but relying on it solely to write your cover letter and answer the application questions is a missed opportunity to showcase the originality and personality that will make you stand out. Show us the real you.

We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding.