windows engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed