Azure & Windows Systems Engineer

Azure & Windows Systems Engineer- £500/day via Umbrella - 6 Month Contract - Remote - SCC Flex Contract

We are looking for an experienced Windows & Azure Systems Operations (SysOps) Engineer to support the stability, security and compliance of a hybrid Windows and Microsoft Azure environment. This Windows & Azure Systems Operations (SysOps) Engineer contract focuses on operational excellence, automation and governance across enterprise infrastructure.

Your responsibilities as the Windows & Azure Systems Operations (SysOps) Engineer:

• Execute Windows Server and Azure VM patching cycles, validate deployment compliance and remediate failed updates across the estate.
• Monitor, renew and deploy SSL/TLS certificates across IIS Servers, Azure services and internal infrastructure to prevent service disruption.
• Manage the full credential life cycle, including rotation, renewal and validation of service account passwords.
• Own and resolve incidents and service requests within ServiceNow, working to agreed SLA targets.
• Prepare, document and submit change requests (RFCs) through CAB processes to ensure risk mitigation and service continuity.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft Azure core services, including Virtual Machines, storage accounts, network security groups and governance tooling.
• Manage identity operations including user onboarding and offboarding within Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Maintain incident and request queues in ServiceNow and produce operational performance reports for stakeholders.
• Design, develop and maintain PowerShell automation to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.

As a successful Windows & Azure Systems Operations (SysOps) Engineer, you will have:

• Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) and Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience working within ITSM platforms, particularly ServiceNow, under structured SLA frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, service account dependencies and Entra ID application registrations.
• Advanced PowerShell Scripting capability for automation, infrastructure management and troubleshooting.
• Experience using Azure Update Manager or similar enterprise patching tools.
• Strong knowledge of NTFS permissions, Active Directory architecture and PKI/certificate life cycles (Microsoft CA, OpenSSL).
• A process-driven mindset with clear understanding of ITIL practices, especially change, incident and request management.

If you are a Windows & Azure Systems Operations (SysOps) Engineer looking for a remote contract where you can make an immediate operational impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - professional references required.

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• Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) and Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience working within ITSM platforms, particularly ServiceNow, under structured SLA frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, service account dependencies and Entra ID application registrations.
• Advanced PowerShell Scripting capability for automation, infrastructure management and troubleshooting.
• Experience using Azure Update Manager or similar enterprise patching tools.
• Strong knowledge of NTFS permissions, Active Directory architecture and PKI/certificate life cycles (Microsoft CA, OpenSSL).
• A process-driven mindset with clear understanding of ITIL practices, especially change, incident and request management.

Azure & Windows Systems Engineer- £500/day via Umbrella - 6 Month Contract - Remote - SCC Flex Contract