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# Wintel Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Cumbria, UK
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Security, Windows Servers, Cisco Nexus Switches, Server Administration, Wintel, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/wintel-engineer/57386608

## About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Wintel Engineer to support the delivery of critical infrastructure work within the Nexus Project. This role will involve hands-on server and infrastructure build activities within a secure environment, ensuring all work meets required security, governance and technical standards.The successful candidate must be willing to work to SQEP standards and obtain a P4 Pass if not already held., * Active SC Clearance.

 * Strong background as a Wintel Infrastructure Engineer.
 * Experience delivering infrastructure solutions for UK Government, Defence, or other highly secure environments.
 * Strong understanding of secure infrastructure build standards and data security requirements.
 * Proven experience producing detailed technical documentation, including LLDs and Build Guides.
 * Experience working within regulated and security-conscious environments.

Desirable Experience

 * Previous delivery experience within Public Sector & Defence (PS&D) environments.
 * Experience working with Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations.
 * Familiarity with accreditation, assurance and secure delivery frameworks.
 * Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes.

Additional Information

 * Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
 * Candidates must be prepared to work to SQEP requirements and obtain a P4 Pass.
 * Regular on-site attendance will be required due to the nature of the environment and server build activities.
 * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills are essential.

What you'll need to succeed
Active SC Clearance required and willingness to be on-site 5 days a week.

## Description

* Build, configure and deploy Windows server infrastructure within secure environments.
 * Produce high-quality Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and Build Guides.
 * Support physical server installation and infrastructure build activities on client sites.
 * Ensure infrastructure is delivered in accordance with security policies, data protection requirements and build standards.
 * Work closely with the Portfolio Manager and Technical Lead to achieve project objectives.
 * Maintain technical documentation and support project assurance activities.


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