Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Luton
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Infrastructure Windows Engineer with SC Clearance
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Windows Engineer to design, implement, support, and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for Windows Server administration, Active Directory services, virtualization platforms, automation, security compliance, and infrastructure modernization projects while ensuring high availability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and support enterprise Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and later).
Build, configure, maintain, and decommission physical and virtual servers.
Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related Microsoft technologies.
Perform system patching, upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
Support virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell.
Troubleshoot infrastructure incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
Work with security, networking, storage, and cloud teams to deliver infrastructure solutions.
Participate in infrastructure projects, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
Ensure compliance with ITIL processes including Incident, Change, Problem, and Release Management.
Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
Participate in on-call support and planned out-of-hours maintenance activities.Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration.
Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP administration.
PowerShell scripting and automation.
VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Windows patch management and OS lifecycle management.
Server build, deployment, and operational acceptance processes.
Monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise environments.
Security hardening and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and Windows update technologies is desirable. Professional Skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and within agile delivery teams.
Experience operating within ITIL-based service management environments.
Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills. Desired Qualifications
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
VMware VCP certification
ITIL Foundation
Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experienceDesirable Experience
Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
GitHub/Azure DevOps.
Endpoint management (Intune, MECM).
Linux administration experience.
Enterprise security tooling and compliance frameworks
Key Success Measures
High availability and reliability of Windows services.
Timely patching and vulnerability remediation.
Successful delivery of infrastructure projects.
Compliance with security and operational standards.
Effective automation and reduction of manual administration tasks