Senior Windows Server Engineer - Contract

Overview

An experienced Windows Infrastructure Engineer is required to deliver complex infrastructure projects within a regulated, fast-paced environment. The role focuses on hybrid platform delivery across VMware and Microsoft Azure/AVS, with strong involvement in life cycle management, vulnerability remediation, HA/DR alignment, and service transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Windows Server re-platforming, upgrade, and decommissioning across hybrid estates.

• Own project workstreams and provide regular stakeholder updates.

• Ensure compliance with internal standards, security policies, and governance controls.

• Support structured patching and vulnerability management programmes.

• Manage service transition, documentation, and operational handover.

• Align solutions with HA/DR requirements.

• Strong engineering/project delivery experience in Microsoft environments.

• Advanced knowledge of: Windows Server, AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, DFS, Certificate Services.

• Experience with phased patching and tiered environments.

• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, firewall rules, proxy/direct access).

• Experience working in regulated environments.

• Azure IaaS/PaaS and hybrid connectivity experience.

• VMware & Azure/AVS exposure.

• ITIL/change management understanding.

• System Center (MECM/SCOM).

• AD migrations and M&A/divestiture projects.

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