Windows Engineer

3Roc
Manchester, United Kingdom
24 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 62K

Job location

Remote
Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Cluster Analysis
Data Centers
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
VMware ESX Servers
Windows Server
Powershell
VMware Infrastructure
vSphere
System Availability
Virtual Environment
Software Troubleshooting
Vcenter
VMware

Job description

We're hiring an experienced Windows / VMware Engineer to support a major data centre migration programme.

This is a hands-on infrastructure engineering role, working across enterprise Windows and virtualisation environments to ensure systems are successfully migrated, stable, and fully operational.

You'll be working closely with the client and other delivery partners on a high-profile transformation programme, supporting critical infrastructure during build, migration, and cutover phases.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Managing and supporting Windows Server environments (2012-2022)
  • Administering and maintaining VMware infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters)
  • Supporting server builds, upgrades, and migrations across physical and virtual environments
  • Participating in data centre migration and cutover activities, including out-of-hours work where required
  • Troubleshooting infrastructure issues in live, enterprise environments
  • Supporting high availability and disaster recovery configurations
  • Working with client, internal teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver project outcomes
  • Supporting build, test, and transition phases of the programme

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, * Strong experience with Windows Server administration in enterprise environments

  • Proven experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, clustering)
  • Experience supporting infrastructure migrations or transformation programmes
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex environments
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multi-supplier delivery teams

Desirable

  • Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting or automation
  • Experience working in public sector or regulated environments
  • Exposure to backup, recovery, or disaster recovery solutions
  • Experience working alongside large system integrators

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