Senior Windows Engineer

In this role you will join a global defence manufacturing client’s engineering team to design, build and support Windows-based infrastructure. You will create gold builds, automate deployments with PowerShell, and lead IT projects from upgrades to migrations. You’ll work across on‑premise and cloud environments, resolving complex issues and driving operational improvements. This is a hands‑on, cross‑functional role that combines system engineering, automation, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver reliable IT infrastructure at scale. You will contribute to a culture of agility and continuous learning.

• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported
• Retail discounts

• System engineering and administration for core operating systems
• Design Windows Server and Client gold builds and templates for automated deployments
• Develop PowerShell scripts and automation solutions
• Design and implement technical infrastructure solutions aligned with business requirements
• Lead and support IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues
• Create detailed documentation for installations, configurations, and OS builds
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize on‑premise and cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with vendors and third‑party providers
• Drive continuous operational improvements across end‑to‑end lifecycle

• 3rd or 4th line technical support and infrastructure experience
• Extensive Windows Server and Client knowledge (versions 10, 11, 12, 16, 19, 22)
• Windows Active Directory design and implementation, including multi-domain/multi-forest scenarios
• Server and client application deployment and management (IIS, Tomcat)
• GPO design, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Strong networking foundation (DFS, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, TCP/IP)
• Cloud expertise (AWS/Azure, Hybrid Cloud deployments)
• Virtualization platform experience (VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V)
• MECM and automated software deployment technologies
• Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Azure AD, and Intune
• PowerShell scripting for automation and management
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

• Strong analytical mindset
• Effective troubleshooting
• Clear communication
• PowerShell scripting
• Windows Server and Client administration
• Active Directory design