Infrastructure Specialist
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£500 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Hampshire
Summary: The Infrastructure Specialist role focuses on leading and supporting the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 within secure environments. The position requires a strong background in infrastructure management and a commitment to working in security-focused settings. This opportunity is particularly suited for individuals interested in contributing to a programme of national significance. The role is based in Hursley, requiring on-site presence four days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 across enterprise environments
- Build, configure and deploy Windows 11 images using MDT and WDS
- Implement and manage device configurations and security lockdown policies
- Configure and manage Group Policies (GPOs)
- Administer Active Directory environments
- Manage updates and patching using WSUS
- Monitor infrastructure components using SolarWinds
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell
- Support troubleshooting across OS, deployment and basic networking layers
Key Skills:
- Active SC Clearance
- Strong hands-on experience with Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Proven experience delivering Windows OS migrations in enterprise environments
- Deep knowledge of Active Directory
- Deep knowledge of Group Policy (GPOs)
- Deep knowledge of WSUS
- Deep knowledge of SolarWinds
- Experience configuring Windows 11 lockdown/security settings
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills
- Experience with MDT (Microsoft Deployment Toolkit) and WDS (Windows Deployment Services)
- Solid understanding of basic networking principles
Salary (Rate): £500.00 per day
City: Hursley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Infrastructure Specialist - Windows 10 to 11 Migration
Location: Hursley - 4 days per week on site
Duration: ASAP - November 2026
Clearance: Active SC required
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Specialist to lead and support a Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration across secure environments.
If you enjoy working in structured, security-focused environments and want to contribute to a programme of national importance, this is a unique opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 across enterprise environments
Build, configure and deploy Windows 11 images using MDT and WDS
Implement and manage device configurations and security lockdown policies
Configure and manage Group Policies (GPOs)
Administer Active Directory environments
Manage updates and patching using WSUS
Monitor infrastructure components using SolarWinds
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell
Support troubleshooting across OS, deployment and basic networking layers
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Active SC Clearance
Strong hands-on experience with Windows 10 and Windows 11
Proven experience delivering Windows OS migrations in enterprise environments
Deep knowledge of:
Active Directory
Group Policy (GPOs)
WSUS
SolarWinds
Experience configuring Windows 11 lockdown/security settings
Strong PowerShell scripting skills
Experience with MDT (Microsoft Deployment Toolkit) and WDS (Windows Deployment Services)
Solid understanding of basic networking principles
Nice to Have
Experience working in secure government environments
Familiarity with Guardian environments or secure airspace/defence programmes
ITIL or structured service delivery experience
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!