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.

Required Experience

  • 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.

Desirable

  • 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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Job Details

Company
Robert Walters
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
Salary negotiable
Posted