WINTEL Engineer - SC cleared

Join a vital programme as a Contract WINTEL Engineer with SC clearance - based in Corsham, Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure environment, supporting a high-profile enterprise infrastructure project. If you’re a seasoned Windows Server specialist with enterprise experience and a passion for delivering robust, secure solutions, we want to hear from you., As a WINTEL Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, deploying, and maintaining Windows-based infrastructure platforms within a highly regulated environment. You’ll contribute to the full lifecycle of enterprise services, ensuring systems are operational, secure, and optimised., * Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server platforms (2012R2, 2016, and newer) across large enterprise settings.

• Managing essential Microsoft services such as Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, SQL, WSUS, PKI, DNS, DHCP, and supporting applications.
• Administering and supporting Windows environments in virtualised infrastructures, particularly with VMware or Hyper-V.
• Performing system patching, backups, restores, and troubleshooting to maintain system health.
• Producing detailed technical documentation, including design artefacts, build guides, and operational procedures.
• Supporting system integration, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring all services meet operational and security standards.
• Working collaboratively with service management teams to investigate incidents, resolve issues, and optimise service delivery.
• Contributing to continual improvement initiatives through automation and standardisation.

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience with Windows Server environments (2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022) in enterprise and secure settings.
• Proven expertise managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and MS enterprise services such as PKI, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and SQL.
• Extensive experience supporting Windows environments within virtualised platforms, VMware or Hyper-V.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities, analytical thinking, and clear communication.
• Understanding of ITIL service management principles.
• Active SC clearance.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within Defence or other sensitive public sector contexts.
• Knowledge of additional virtualisation platforms and tools such as SCCM or SCOM.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, ITIL).

• Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)