Wintel Infrastructure Engineer

Wintel Infrastructure Engineer

Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Wintel Infrastructure Engineer to be based at their client's office in London, UK.

This is a fully onsite role .

This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

The Role

• Design and deliver a Windows 11 virtual desktop solution for engineering users
• Support hybrid VDI platforms across on-premises and Azure environments
• Implement a secure access model enabling development and testing, including controlled elevated privilege use
• Ensure logical isolation of development and test workloads from production environments
• Integrate virtual desktops with enterprise identity services (Active Directory/Entra ID)
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) for standard and privileged engineering access
• Design secure privilege-elevation mechanisms aligned with least-privilege principles
• Enable approved self-service provisioning of engineering virtual desktops
• Automate virtual desktop life cycle management (provision, update, retire)
• Integrate standard tooling and configurations to support build, development, and test workflow

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Windows Server and Wintel infrastructure including build, configuration, patching, and life cycle management
• Maintain and support Active Directory (AD) services (users, groups, GPOs, DNS, DHCP) and implement AD tiering models
• Execute infrastructure changes including server configurations, AD updates, and deployment activities
• Perform security remediation including service account cleanup, access control fixes, and compliance alignment
• Provide L2/L3 support for incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure SLA-driven resolution
• Support Change Management (CAB) processes and ensure controlled and validated deployments
• Monitor system performance, ensure high availability, capacity management, and resilience of infrastructure
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell/scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Support testing, validation, and service transition (Project to BAU) activities
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to deliver infrastructure, remediation, and transformation initiatives

Key Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
• Solid expertise in Active Directory (AD) including users, groups, GPOs, DNS, DHCP and AD governance models
• Experience in AD tiering, access control, and identity governance, including remediation of service accounts and security alignment
• Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure deployment and configuration, including server builds and environment changes
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (eg, VMware/Hyper-V) and clustered environments
• Experience in infrastructure security and compliance, including server hardening, patching, and vulnerability management
• Hands-on expertise in monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of infrastructure platforms
• Good understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions for enterprise environments
• Strong Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell to improve operational efficiency
• Experience working with cloud-integrated or hybrid environments (eg, Azure/Azure AD/Entra ID)
• Good understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management) and working in SLA-driven environments
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments with high availability and compliance requirements

Technology Stack/Exposure:

• Windows Server & Active Directory Expertise - Strong hands-on experience with Windows environments and AD services (GPO, DNS, DHCP, identity governance)
• Enterprise Infrastructure & Virtualization - Proven capability in server deployment, configuration, and virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Security & Compliance Management - Experience in AD tiering, access control, server hardening, and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Automation & Troubleshooting - PowerShell Scripting with strong skills in monitoring, performance tuning, and resolving complex infrastructure issues
• Hybrid & ITIL Operations Exposure - Experience working in cloud-integrated environments (Azure/Entra ID) with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments with strong compliance and governance requirements
• Exposure to hybrid cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI), and Azure Arc
• Knowledge of advanced identity and security controls, including Entra ID integrations, conditional access, and zero-trust principles
• Experience with infrastructure automation frameworks (eg, ARM templates, Bicep, or similar tools)
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and logging platforms (eg, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SIEM tools)
• Exposure to service transition, documentation, and BAU handover processes in managed services environments
• Understanding of integration with security and networking platforms (eg, segmentation, privileged access, remote access solutions)

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