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Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer sought by leading investment bank based in the city of London. **Inside IR35 - 2 days a week on site** Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled Windows Infrastructure Engineer to manage, support, and improve our Windows-based systems. You'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance … of our infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain and support Windows Server environments (2012-2022). * Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP. * Support virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V). * Automate tasks using PowerShell. * Monitor system performance and apply updates/patches. * Implement backups and disaster recovery processes. * Support hybrid cloud environments (e.g., Azure, O365). * Provide … 2nd/3rd line infrastructure support. Requirements: Essential: * 5+ years in Windows infrastructure or systems engineering. * Strong skills in AD, GPO, and Windows Server. * PowerShell scripting experience. * Virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V). * Good understanding of networking basics. * Background in banking/financial services Desirable: * Azure, Office 365, Intune experience. * Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, AZ More ❯

a key part in maintaining core IT services and supporting business-critical systems across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain on-premises infrastructure , including physical and virtual server environments. Administer and support Active Directory , including Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and OU structures . Oversee the integration and support of 3rd-party applications , working closely with vendors and … control and data protection. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in an infrastructure-focused IT role. Strong experience with on-premises IT environments , including VMware/Hyper-V and Windows Server. Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Active Directory , including advanced GPO management and AD troubleshooting. Experience with 3rd-party application support and vendor liaison. Good knowledge of … Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) , DNS, DHCP, and file systems. SolarWinds, Veeam & Citrix experience would be desirable. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, firewalls). Experience working with Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault). Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and patch management. Excellent More ❯

such as PRTG Other skills which you may have, which we are interested in are listed below: Virtualisation Platforms - Expert knowledge in VMware, Hyper-V, or similar hypervisors. Server Infrastructure - Design, deployment, and maintenance of Windows servers. Storage Solutions - Proficient in SAN, NAS, and DAS technologies; understanding of iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and RAID configurations. Networking Fundamentals More ❯

event logs. Install and configure Servers, network hardware, and software systems. Liaise with third-party providers for escalated technical issues. Essential Skills: Strong experience with Microsoft Office 365, Windows Server & desktop environments. Good grasp of networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, Switches, Firewalls. Experience with Exchange, POP/IMAP, and Office 365 email platforms. … UK Driving Licence is essential (site visits required). Desirable (but not essential): Familiarity with VOIP systems, Azure, virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V). Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and accounting software like Sage, Xero, Pegasus Opera. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. More ❯

event logs. Install and configure servers, network hardware, and software systems. Liaise with third-party providers for escalated technical issues. Essential Skills: Strong experience with Microsoft Office 365, Windows Server & desktop environments. Good grasp of networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, switches, firewalls. Experience with Exchange, POP/IMAP, and Office 365 email platforms. … UK Driving Licence is essential (site visits required). Desirable (but not essential): Familiarity with VOIP systems, Azure, virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V). Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and accounting software like Sage, Xero, Pegasus Opera. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. More ❯

you an IT Support professional with some commercial 1st line experience looking for your next career move? Are you customer focused, with base experience of supporting Office 365, Windows 10/11, Active Directory and some networking skills? We are currently recruiting for a customer focussed 1st line Service Desk Support Officer with a forward thinking & evolving organisation … procedure, projects, documentation, and reporting. Essential Previous commercial 1st Line Help Desk or IT Support experience Experience of installation, configuration and troubleshooting of systems, network, and hardware issues. Windows 10/11 desktop support Microsoft Office 365 Active Directory administration Some general networking skills to include TCP/IP Remote User Support (VPN/Terminal Services) & Remote Desktop … Service Host PC/Laptop Hardware Support Desirable Virtualisation (Hyper-V ideally, but also Citrix or VMware) Windows Server 2012/2016 Anti-virus and backup solutions SharePoint Telephony & Mobile Devices CRM software Further networking skills - TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, switches, routers, etc. Any suitable certification, Microsoft, ITIL, PRINCE2 or similar. As an individual you More ❯

services lifecycle and conduct coordination and communication between support and service provider; Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for complex issues related to managed client devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, etc.) Analyse and resolve complex hardware and software problems, collaborating with Level 1 and Level 2 support teams to provide timely resolutions; Investigate and troubleshoot advanced network … Server and Windows client Operating Systems in large distributed environment (more than 10 000 endpoints); Extensive knowledge and proven experience in using Microsoft Windows environment technologies (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, MECM (former SCCM)); Experience in Cloud Office Operation (Intune device management, O365 Admin Management, Teams and Exchange online management) Sound knowledge … security technologies and concepts (PKI, least privilege, data at rest, data in transit protection); Knowledge and experience related to design, implementation, operation, maintenance, support, configuration and administration of Windows clients in large distributed environment; Experience in coaching and supervising technical staff; Experience in planning and coordination upgrades, patches, service interruptions with multiple teams including remote locations; Experience in More ❯

Role Title: Server and VM Migration Specialist Location: Sheffield, Hybrid (60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office mandatory) Start Date: 01/09/2025 End Date: 31/12/2025 Rate: £425 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only We are looking for an individual with strong experience on Server migration, Virtualisation … technology, and Infrastructure Engineering, including server/VM migration technical design and planning, VM configuration, infrastructure automation that will contribute to the server/VM migration from the heritage VM infrastructure to a strategic VM infrastructure. Responsibilities: Design the server/VM migration strategy for the VM clusters using different technologies, e.g. RDM/… VMDK, F5/AVI, without NSX/with NSX. Design and streamline the technical steps required for server and VM migration, which would cover and need update on network, firewall, IP, OS, VM, tooling, etc, to ensure the application can work fine after migration with least main. May need to make sure of the vendor tool, HSBC tool More ❯

maintaining efficient IT support operations, ensuring users receive timely and effective assistance with HR Applications services. Technical Proficiency: Understanding of end-user devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones) running Windows OS, Android OS and Apple iPhones/iPads. Expert knowledge of Linux server infrastructure, Windows server infrastructure and Active Directory. Expert knowledge of … Microsoft SQL Server 2016-2022 and IIS based web servers. Expert knowledge of networking infrastructure. Strong background of cloud technologies and deployment. Expert knowledge of PKI. Deep understanding of security constraints and requirements in CIS. Deep understanding of NCIA and NATO security directives and regulations, along with understanding of industry best practices and standards. Familiarity with Microsoft services … of-the-art technologies, relevant to software engineering: Technologies and standards (at least 4 of them): HTML5, REST Services, Web Services, XML, SQL, Visual Basic for Applications; Application server technologies and Relational data base management systems; programming languages and platforms like .NET, C#, JAVA, JavaScript More ❯

are looking for a Cloud/infrastructure engineer to join a 6 month project. Inside IR35 6 month contract Rate: £500+ per day Skills required: - Performed migrations of Windows Servers to Azure IaaS - Experience of O365 tenant to tenant migrations - Demonstrate extensive experience working as a cloud/infrastructure engineer/senior engineer or in similar IT roles. … Multi-site and multi forest Active Directory environments, group policy and DNS. - Common Microsoft cloud technologies such as Azure, M365, Azure AD & Intune. - Extensive experience working with cloud, server, desktop, network and telephony providers. - Layer2/3, dynamic routing, MPLS, SDWAN and Firewall management. - IT security practices and the implementation of tools that provide MFA, DLP, Proxy services More ❯

service who are looking for a Cloud/infrastructure engineer to join a 6 month project.Inside IR35 6 month contractRate: £500+ per day Skills required: - Performed migrations of Windows Servers to Azure IaaS- Experience of O365 tenant to tenant migrations- Demonstrate extensive experience working as a cloud/infrastructure engineer/senior engineer or in similar IT roles. … Multi-site and multi forest Active Directory environments, group policy and DNS.- Common Microsoft cloud technologies such as Azure, M365, Azure AD & Intune.- Extensive experience working with cloud, server, desktop, network and telephony providers.- Layer2/3, dynamic routing, MPLS, SDWAN and Firewall management.- IT security practices and the implementation of tools that provide MFA, DLP, Proxy services More ❯

PowerShell, Azure CLI) for provisioning and operational tasks. Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Working knowledge of networking (Cisco), virtualisation (VMWare), Windows Server, and core IT infrastructure technologies. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably in Azure DevOps. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting infrastructure performance issues and conducting More ❯

and vendors. * Conduct post-incident reviews (PIRs) and contribute to problem management. * Write and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation. Infrastructure Management & Automation: * Perform system administration tasks on Windows and Linux servers (basic). * Manage and troubleshoot middleware (Tomcat, MQ, Kafka). * Automate recurring tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripts. * Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives … in monitoring, alerting, and release management. * Collaborate on the move toward Cloud (AWS/Azure/Private Cloud) and DevOps practices. Key Skills and Experience Required: ? Technical Expertise: * Windows Server & Linux administration (basic to intermediate). * Middleware: Tomcat, MQ Series, Kafka. * Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL (SQL basics). * Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure More ❯

teams and vendors.* Conduct post-incident reviews (PIRs) and contribute to problem management.* Write and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.Infrastructure Management & Automation:* Perform system administration tasks on Windows and Linux servers (basic).* Manage and troubleshoot middleware (Tomcat, MQ, Kafka).* Automate recurring tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripts.* Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives … improvements in monitoring, alerting, and release management.* Collaborate on the move toward Cloud (AWS/Azure/Private Cloud) and DevOps practices.Key Skills and Experience Required:? Technical Expertise:* Windows Server & Linux administration (basic to intermediate).* Middleware: Tomcat, MQ Series, Kafka.* Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL (SQL basics).* Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure More ❯

Our client is looking for an Onsite "smart hands" IT Engineer with skills in the O365, break/fix and general server maintenance experience. The person would sit within an existing onsite team for an initial period of 6 months. Hours of cover are generally office hours, 8.30 - 4 , 9- 5.30. 5 days in the office. £170 a … day Inside IR35 Must hold an up to date BPSS Clearance We are looking for a 2nd line IT Engineer with the below skill set. Proficient in supporting Windows 7/8/10/11 operating systems. Microsoft Office support - all versions including O365. Experience with Active Directory, user and group management. Experience of VMware. Familiar with … Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint). Understanding of basic networking concepts (WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). Hands-on experience with Windows Server (2010/2011/2019/2022). Confident in supporting general desktop hardware, monitors, and printers. More ❯

been there, done that, and preferably written the migration playbook along the way. You'll also need to be rock-solid across the Wintel stack -we're talking Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy-the full Windows infrastructure backbone. Key Responsibilities: Lead and execute the migration of Exchange from on-premise to Exchange … is created and updated to reflect new architecture and processes. What You'll Need: Proven hands-on experience migrating Exchange on-prem to Exchange Online. Strong Wintel background - Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy. PowerShell scripting know-how to automate tasks and streamline deployment. Solid understanding of hybrid Exchange environments and Azure AD Connect. Bonus More ❯

site environment with a global reach. Skills and Experience: 3 to 5 years' worth of commercial experience in a Service Desk or IT Support environment Proven knowledge of: Windows Server and Desktop OS, Active Directory, SCCM, Intune, etc. VMware, Azure, Office 365, LAN/WAN and Email hygiene tools Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto and VoIP technologies … Familiarity with: Cybersecurity principles and cloud infrastructure ITSM platforms and ITIL-based service management Windows systems installation, maintenance and troubleshooting Experience supporting both on-site and remote international users Strong communication and documentation skills Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification (desirable) Cisco Call Manager or Contact Centre knowledge (advantageous) Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our More ❯

RHEL) environments Proven ability to perform in-place upgrades from RHEL 7 to later versions (8/9) Solid understanding of VMware ESXi 8.x and vCentre OS patching, server builds, and performance tuning in enterprise environments Preferred Skills (Desirable): Experience migrating infrastructure or services to AWS Familiarity with AWS EKS , Amazon Linux Imaging (AMI) Exposure to Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP Experience managing VMware datastores and LUNs , including performance tuning and capacity planning Knowledge of vRealize Operations, Log Insight, and Network Insight tools Interested? If you're a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with hands-on Red Hat and VMware experience - and ideally some exposure to AWS More ❯

IT Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide technology solutions. This role requires expertise in Service Desk, End User Computing, Cloud (Azure & AWS), Network & Security, Unix, Windows, and Backup Technologies . The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, ensure scalability, and optimize IT infrastructure to align with business objectives. Skills and Flexibilities Required Enterprise Architecture & Strategy … operations. Lead cloud migration strategies and optimize Azure & AWS Environments . Cloud & Infrastructure Management Architect and implement Azure & AWS cloud solutions , ensuring high availability and performance Oversee Unix & Windows server environments , ensuring optimal configuration and security. Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data. Network & Security Develop and enforce network security policies … enterprise infrastructure. Expertise in Azure & AWS cloud platforms (certifications preferred). Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and identity management . Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows server administration . Familiarity with backup technologies, disaster recovery, and storage solutions . Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect More ❯

IT Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and oversee enterprise-wide technology solutions. This role requires expertise in Service Desk, End User Computing, Cloud (Azure & AWS), Network & Security, Unix, Windows, and Backup Technologies . The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, ensure scalability, and optimize IT infrastructure to align with business objectives. Skills and Flexibilities Required Enterprise Architecture & Strategy … operations. Lead cloud migration strategies and optimize Azure & AWS Environments . Cloud & Infrastructure Management Architect and implement Azure & AWS cloud solutions , ensuring high availability and performance Oversee Unix & Windows server environments , ensuring optimal configuration and security. Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data. Network & Security Develop and enforce network security policies … enterprise infrastructure. Expertise in Azure & AWS cloud platforms (certifications preferred). Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and identity management . Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows server administration . Familiarity with backup technologies, disaster recovery, and storage solutions . Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect More ❯

periods Carry out proactive tasks such as firmware upgrades, infrastructure checks, and project delivery Collaborate with other L3 engineers to improve service and drive technical innovation Tech Stack: Windows Server, AD & Group Policy Office 365 administration (incl. MFA) Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless Virtualisation: Hyper-V, VMware, AVD, RDS Firewalls: Fortigate, Cisco, SonicWall, WatchGuard More ❯

periods Carry out proactive tasks such as firmware upgrades, infrastructure checks, and project delivery Collaborate with other L3 engineers to improve service and drive technical innovation Tech Stack: Windows Server, AD & Group Policy Office 365 administration (incl. MFA) Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, wireless Virtualisation: Hyper-V, VMware, AVD, RDS Firewalls: Fortigate, Cisco, SonicWall, WatchGuard More ❯

days Scope: Hyper-V and VMware Administration: Proficient in creating virtual machines (VMs) and navigating the management console to effectively follow instructions for making configuration changes. MS Windows Server 2022 Installations and Group Policy Objects (GPOs): Capable of installing a Domain Controller (DC) and configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Windows Server MCM Installations: Able to build a Windows Member Server and set up MCEM (SCCM) according to RM work instructions. Windows 11 MCM Builds: Familiar with PXE booting and understanding the use of MCM for building workstations. Possesses good knowledge of DHCP and DNS for troubleshooting purposes. Network Active Directory Printer Installations: Experienced … IP addresses to servers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), as well as printers, ensuring they are excluded from the DHCP range. Good understand of assign static IPs to Server and UPS, and printers and ensuring they are excluded from DHCP. User provisioning Experienced in creating in bulk Windows Active Directory Users via PowerShell. If you are More ❯

days Scope: Hyper-V and VMware Administration: Proficient in creating virtual machines (VMs) and navigating the management console to effectively follow instructions for making configuration changes. MS Windows Server 2022 Installations and Group Policy Objects (GPOs): Capable of installing a Domain Controller (DC) and configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Windows Server MCM Installations: Able to build a Windows Member Server and set up MCEM (SCCM) according to RM work instructions. Windows 11 MCM Builds: Familiar with PXE booting and understanding the use of MCM for building workstations. Possesses good knowledge of DHCP and DNS for troubleshooting purposes. Network Active Directory Printer Installations: Experienced … IP addresses to servers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), as well as printers, ensuring they are excluded from the DHCP range. Good understand of assign static IPs to Server and UPS, and printers and ensuring they are excluded from DHCP. User provisioning Experienced in creating in bulk Windows Active Directory Users via PowerShell. If you are More ❯

order to be suitable for this role of significant responsibility, you MUST be a consummate communicator with demonstrable expertise in the administration and support of Office 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory and VMware. Strong PowerShell skills, coupled with a secure understanding of SANs and networking (switches), would also be highly advantageous to your application. Your … play a key role in maintaining, supporting and monitoring the technology estate including servers, storage, network, data and applications. You will also be involved in managing an MS Windows upgrade for 2,000 users. As part of a dynamic hybrid team you, you will be responsible for the operation, support and development of the IT infrastructure. Working with More ❯