Windows Engineer - Nights

Windows Engineer - Night Shifts

Remote

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

£40,000 + 30% Shift Allowance

A leading organisation is undertaking a major data centre transformation and is seeking a skilled Windows Engineer to support a critical consolidation project. This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis and will operate fully remotely during night shifts.

The successful candidate will play a key role in consolidating physical servers across multiple data centres. This is a hands-on technical position requiring strong expertise in Windows Server environments and the ability to work independently during overnight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead server consolidation activities across enterprise data centres
• Maintain and support Windows Server infrastructure (2016/2019/2022)
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues during night shifts
• Collaborate with remote teams to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption
• Document procedures and contribute to operational best practices

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Windows Engineer in large-scale environments
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and virtualisation technologies
• Experience with physical server migrations and data centre operations
• Comfortable working autonomously during night shifts
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Additional Information

• Fully remote role
• Night shift schedule: 7:00pm - 7:00am, 4 on / 4 off
• £40,000 base salary plus 30% shift allowance

Must be eligible to work in the UK.