Windows Infrastructure Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assist in the administration, maintenance, and support of Microsoft Windows Server environments.

• Provide support for Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, IIS, Remote Desktop Services, and Certificate Services.

• Aid in monitoring and maintaining VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization platforms.

• Assist with infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh activities.

• Learn and contribute to PowerShell scripting and automation initiatives.

• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues under the guidance of senior engineers and take part in incident resolution.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and adhere to established ITIL service management processes.

• Provide support for Azure infrastructure services and enhance cloud administration skills.

⛳️ Requirements

• Basic hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, or 2022) acquired through employment, internships, apprenticeships, or personal projects.

• Understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems and fundamental server administration.

• Foundation-level experience with PowerShell scripting or a willingness to develop automation skills.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication abilities and capacity to work effectively in a team setting.

• Proactive attitude with a desire to learn new technologies.

• Exposure to VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure services.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Intune, MECM/SCCM, WSUS, or related endpoint management tools.

• Understanding of version control systems like Git.

• Exposure to Azure DevOps, Ansible, or other automation and configuration management tools.

• Relevant Microsoft certifications or an eagerness to pursue technical certifications.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

• Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rota once adequately trained.

• Occasional out-of-hours support may be necessary for planned maintenance and critical incidents.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of paid leave plus National Holidays.

• Pension Scheme with employer contributions matched up to 10%.

• Private Medical Cover.

• Income Protection.

• Life Assurance.

• Flexible Benefits Program.

• Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.

• Remote work option.