Active Directory SME

Windows / AD / Virtualisation Engineer | Hybrid UK | Contract (6–12 Months)

We’re after a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer who can actually run and stabilise enterprise environments, not just talk about it. You’ll own Windows Server estates, Active Directory, and virtual platforms across VMware and Hyper-V, keeping everything secure, performant, and available.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments

• Manage AD, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and access controls

• Deliver patching, vulnerability remediation, backup and recovery

• Maintain Azure Entra and deploy cloud components

• Operate VMware / Hyper-V estates including HA, DRS, storage and networking

• Build, optimise, and troubleshoot VMs and host infrastructure

• Manage SSL lifecycle and core services (FTP, identity, infra security)

• Act as escalation point with Microsoft, VMware and vendors

What You Bring

• 8+ years in enterprise infrastructure roles

• Strong Windows, AD, and virtualisation expertise

• Proven troubleshooting across OS, infra, and performance issues

• Solid grasp of security, patching, and resilience

• Calm under pressure, structured in incident handling

For more information and direct contact with me, please send me an email and call only if required. I will be sure to check responses daily and shortlist the best candidates; if you are shortlisted, you will hear from me.

Robert@gazellegc.com

+44 7506151904