Windows Server Upgrade & Build Engineer

Hirexa Solutions UK
Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 70K

Job location

Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
System Center Operations Management
Windows Server
Powershell
Azure DevOps Pipelines
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cyberark
CIS Benchmarks
Nutanix
Splunk
VMware

Job description

Upgrade Execution

o Perform in-place upgrades and new builds for Windows Server 2016 to supported OS versions.

o Validate upgrade paths and ensure minimal downtime during migrations.

Automation & Scripting

o Read and understand PowerShell scripts for upgrade automation.

o Execute automation workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines.

Infrastructure Integration

o Configure servers for compliance with enterprise standards (GPOs, baseline hardening).

o Ensure integration with management tools: BigFix, Splunk, SCOM, CyberArk.

Security Enablement

o Deploy and validate security agents (CrowdStrike, Morphisec).

o Confirm adherence to CIS benchmarks and internal security posture requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

o Maintain accurate upgrade logs and configuration documentation.

o Provide status updates and participate in weekly planning/progress meetings.

Requirements

Technical Expertise

o Strong experience with Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022).

o Familiarity with VMware, Nutanix, and AWS EC2 environments.

Automation

o Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure DevOps pipeline integration.

Tools & Platforms

o Experience with BigFix patching, Splunk monitoring, CyberArk credential management, and SCOM.

Security

o Knowledge of endpoint security tools (CrowdStrike, Morphisec) and compliance frameworks (CIS).

Soft Skills

o Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical details clearly

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