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# IT Engineer

- **Company:** Norton Blake
- **Location:** Horley, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Wi-Fi Technology, Microsoft InTune, User Administration
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/it-engineer/48255337

## About the Role

technical support across Windows Server, Active Directory, network infrastructure, and user environments.Manage user administration, backup jobs, system monitoring, and escalate high-severity incidents where required.Ensure full physical, on-site coverage for office endpoints, hardware, and user requests in Crawley. Requirements & Experience Extensive background in Microsoft infrastructure and 2nd line end-user support.Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Intune, automated OS deployment, and image creation.Proven experience in image hardening, endpoint security configuration, and bloatware removal.Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, and core network troubleshooting (VPN, Wi-Fi, switches).Ability to commit to a full-time, 5-day on-site presence at the Crawley/Gatwick location.Available immediately or on a short notice period (1 month max). Interview Process & Details Stage 1: Initial phone screeningStage 2: On-site face-to-face interview To apply or find out more
details about this 12-month contract position, submit your application directly to Norton Blake, or email

## Description

Role: 2nd Line IT Engineer (Contract)Location: Crawley / Gatwick Airport Area (100% On-site, 5 days per week)Rate: £200 - £250 per dayDuration: 12 Months (Potential to extend)Start Date: Immediate / Short notice preferred Norton Blake is partnering with a global industry leader based near Gatwick Airport to recruit a 2nd Line IT Engineer on an initial 12-month contract. Following a team restructure, our client is seeking an experienced hands-on contractor to deliver high-level 2nd line infrastructure support while taking ownership of crucial endpoint security and deployment projects-specifically modernizing and hardening device builds across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead small-scale infrastructure and endpoint deployment projects.Build, automate, and deploy OS builds via Microsoft Intune.Execute image hardening across new and existing endpoints-removing OEM bloatware, configuring security policies, and aligning systems with modern InfoSec standards.Provide robust 2nd line


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