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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TechOps Engineer - **Company:** Travers Smith - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Windows Servers, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Runbook, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Wi-Fi Technology, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Microsoft InTune, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SolarWinds (Software), Deployment Automation, Vcenter, Data Management, Fortinet, Restful APIs, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://fsr.cvmailuk.com/traverssmithlateralhires/applying.cfm?rcd=7025891&job_Id=78999 ## About the Role * Windows Server, VMware/vSphere/vCenter, storage/SAN, backup and recovery, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and certificate services Microsoft cloud * Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Entra ID, Azure, Teams, Intune, Autopilot, enterprise applications and Microsoft Graph Network & security * Firewalls, switching, VPN, Wi-Fi, SolarWinds, vulnerability management, Defender, and Mimecast/Netskope-class controls and privileged access Automation * PowerShell, PowerCLI, REST APIs, reporting, scheduled automation, and exposure to Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tooling Operations * ITIL-aligned incident, change and problem practices, patching, lifecycle management, monitoring, capacity and disaster recovery, * Strong hands-on experience in a broad enterprise infrastructure or cloud operations role, with evidence of independently resolving complex technical issues. * Practical administration experience across Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID and Microsoft 365, with a solid understanding of identity, permissions and authentication. * Experience supporting virtualisation, backup/recovery and core network services, with disciplined troubleshooting and change implementation. * Ability to script operational solutions in PowerShell and integrate systems through APIs, with a track record of removing manual steps and improving reliability. * Security-minded approach to patching, vulnerability remediation, privileged access, certificate/secret renewal, hardening and audit evidence. * Clear written communication and the ability to create concise, accurate runbooks, diagrams, technical standards and stakeholder updates. * Strong ownership, prioritisation and follow-through across competing BAU tasks, projects, dependencies and urgent operational work. * Ability to work collaboratively across teams and suppliers while remaining comfortable making sound technical decisions independently. Desirable experience * Experience with SolarWinds, VMware PowerCLI, enterprise storage, Redstor/AvePoint-class backup tooling, Mimecast, Netskope, Fortinet or Juniper technologies. * Exposure to Azure infrastructure, Terraform, Microsoft Graph, endpoint remediation, monitoring integrations and automated reporting. * A relevant Microsoft, VMware, networking, security or IT service-management certification. * Experience in a regulated professional-services environment where resilience, confidentiality and auditable change control are important. Working style * Outcome-focused and calm under pressure; diagnoses before acting and communicates risk, impact and next steps clearly. * Balances pace with control - tests changes, records evidence, plans rollback and avoids creating unsupported technical debt. * Curious and improvement-oriented, with the judgement to automate the right tasks and simplify processes rather than merely moving work around. * Generous with knowledge and comfortable coaching colleagues, pairing on complex work and improving team-wide resilience. ## Description Join the TechOps function to maintain, secure and improve a hybrid enterprise technology estate. The role takes end-to-end ownership of operational tasks and small-to-medium projects, resolves complex infrastructure issues, strengthens controls, automates repeatable activity and creates clear, supportable documentation. The successful candidate will provide immediate capacity while reducing concentration of knowledge and ownership across the existing team., * Operate and improve Windows Server, VMware/vCenter, storage, backup and disaster-recovery services, including server builds, restores, lifecycle management and decommissioning. * Administer Microsoft 365 services, with particular emphasis on Exchange Online, mail flow, mailbox permissions, retention, Teams and related messaging security platforms. * Manage identity and privileged access across Entra ID and Active Directory, including enterprise applications, app registrations, certificates, secrets, SSO, RBAC and access reviews. * Support enterprise networking and connectivity - firewalls, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi, circuits and monitoring - diagnosing faults and delivering controlled infrastructure changes. * Deliver endpoint and device-management improvements using Intune, Autopilot and Windows tooling, including policy remediation, application deployment and device lifecycle tasks. * Execute patching, vulnerability remediation, software upgrades and end-of-life activities in line with change-control and security requirements. * Automate repetitive operational work using PowerShell, APIs, PowerCLI and infrastructure-as-code practices, improving alerting, reporting and data quality. * Maintain monitoring and operational assurance across SolarWinds and other platforms, investigating alerts, capacity issues, backup exceptions and service degradation. * Produce and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, runbooks, knowledge articles and recovery procedures that are usable by the wider team. * Own assigned work from intake through prioritisation, testing, change approval, implementation, communication and closure, actively managing dependencies and risks. * Collaborate with Security, the Service Desk, Business Systems, workplace technology, suppliers and business stakeholders, escalating clearly when cross-team action is required., Diversity & Inclusion statement: We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of every individual including differences in gender, ethnicity, disability, faith, and more. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and communities, where everyone feels empowered, respected, and heard. We actively partner with organisations and networks that champion equality and fairness, ensuring our policies and practices uphold these values. Accessibility statement: If individuals have any accessibility issues when reviewing this document, please notify a member of the Travers Smith HR team so that the document can be provided in your preferred format, such as large print, audio, or braille. Support and Adjustments for candidates: We are committed to ensuring that people who are disabled or have a long-term condition are empowered in their identity, valued equally, and listened to. If we can adjust the recruitment process to make it more accessible, please let us know. 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