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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Engineer - **Company:** Peregrine - **Location:** Luton, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Hyper-V, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Software, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Release Management, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, System Availability, HybridCloud, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Patch Management, Windows Services, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2886939246-2 ## About the Role Technical Skills Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration. * Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP administration. * PowerShell scripting and automation. * VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V. * Windows patch management and OS lifecycle management. * Server build, deployment, and operational acceptance processes. * Monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise environments. * Security hardening and vulnerability remediation. * Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and Windows update technologies is desirable. Professional Skills * Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work independently and within agile delivery teams. * Experience operating within ITIL-based service management environments. * Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills., * Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate * VMware VCP certification * ITIL Foundation * Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience Desirable Experience * Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments. * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). * GitHub/Azure DevOps. * Endpoint management (Intune, MECM). * Linux administration experience. * Enterprise security tooling and compliance frameworks Key Success Measures High availability and reliability of Windows services. * Timely patching and vulnerability remediation. * Successful delivery of infrastructure projects. * Compliance with security and operational standards. * Effective automation and reduction of manual administration tasks. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Windows Engineer to design, implement, support, and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure. 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