Opportunity awaits...
Windows Engineer
EMJO56
- £85,000pa
- AnyWhere, Anywhere
- Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Windows Systems Engineer to join our client’s talented IT team. As a Windows Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a Windows-based systems infrastructure. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a strong background in Windows systems administration, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain Windows server infrastructure with a focus on automation using tools such as Ansible, Chef, and PowerShell.
• Implement and manage configuration management using Chef InSpec, ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate the provisioning and management of Windows environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the optimal performance, security, and availability of Windows-based systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows servers, leveraging automation tools when applicable.
• Conduct system upgrades and patches to ensure a secure and up-to-date environment.
• Effectively manage and update configuration items, incidents, problems, and changes in ServiceNow (SNOW) and Jira.
Key Qualifications:
• Proven experience as a Windows Systems Engineer or Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2012, 2016, 2019).
• Proficiency in Jira and ServiceNow for IT service management.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Chef.
• Familiarity with Chef InSpec for creating and maintaining compliance as code.
• Solid understanding of PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools.
• Experience in managing configuration items and changes using configuration management tools.
• Experience in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Solid understanding of system security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Sound like you?Apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain Windows server infrastructure with a focus on automation using tools such as Ansible, Chef, and PowerShell.
• Implement and manage configuration management using Chef InSpec, ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate the provisioning and management of Windows environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the optimal performance, security, and availability of Windows-based systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows servers, leveraging automation tools when applicable.
• Conduct system upgrades and patches to ensure a secure and up-to-date environment.
• Effectively manage and update configuration items, incidents, problems, and changes in ServiceNow (SNOW) and Jira.
Key Qualifications:
• Proven experience as a Windows Systems Engineer or Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2012, 2016, 2019).
• Proficiency in Jira and ServiceNow for IT service management.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Chef.
• Familiarity with Chef InSpec for creating and maintaining compliance as code.
• Solid understanding of PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools.
• Experience in managing configuration items and changes using configuration management tools.
• Experience in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Solid understanding of system security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Sound like you?Apply now!
Emily Jones
Research Consultant
