Windows Engineer – Windows Server/VMware/Azure

Summary: A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy is seeking an experienced Windows Engineer to enhance and maintain the customer’s hybrid on-prem and cloud environment. The role involves managing Windows Server, VMware, and Azure infrastructure while contributing to service improvements. This position is a 6-month contract based in Warrington with a hybrid working arrangement for the initial three weeks. The role is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Windows Server, VMware, and Azure infrastructure, contributing to service improvements and documentation.
• Install and configure servers, providing support for infrastructure projects, and diagnosing complex issues.
• Assist in building environments in Azure Local (based on HyperV) and VMware.
• Build VMs in both hypervisor environments.
• Identify, assess, and remediate critical vulnerabilities across Azure Local (HyperV), vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Provide Windows support out of hours as needed.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in VMware management, Azure technologies, Windows Server, and EntraID.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of lifecycle management, platform hardening, and patch management.
• Flexibility to work out of hours for Windows support.

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: Warrington

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT