DV Windows Operations Engineer - Outside IR35

LA International; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International in Farnborough is seeking a Windows Operations Engineer to manage and sustain a Windows domain environment, handling user provisioning, patching, incident management and certificate rotations. You will contribute to platform improvements, document processes, and work on priority requests on-site.

DV clearance is required; candidates with prior clearance or willingness to obtain DV clearance are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows desktop and server administration including Active Directory, Hyper-V and MECM/WSUS.
• Experience in support desk operations.
• DV security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Handle ticket-based incident management and service requests.
• Perform administration, including user/group provisioning, terminal installation/rebuilds, OS and application patching, and certificate rotations.
• Maintain, secure, debug, and improve the operations infrastructure.
• Deliver project-based platform improvements and perform administration in line with user-base priorities.
• Produce and maintain operational documentation and share knowledge regarding processes and the Windows domain.

Skills

Active Directory

Hyper-V

MECM/WSUS

Job description

Windows Operations Engineer - Outside IR35

Role Description

We are seeking a Windows Operations Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimise an operations platform and Windows domain environment. This role will handle day-to-day support and administrative operations, including user/group provisioning, incident management, OS and application patching, certificate rotations, and terminal installation and troubleshooting.

Additionally, you will contribute to project-based initiatives that enhance the platform's usability, reliability and security.

Responsibilities

• Handle ticket-based incident management and service requests.


• Perform administration, including user/group provisioning, terminal installation/rebuilds, OS and application patching, and certificate rotations.


• Maintain, secure, debug, and improve the operations infrastructure.


• Deliver project-based platform improvements and perform administration in line with user-base priorities.


• Produce and maintain operational documentation and share knowledge regarding processes and the Windows domain.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs)

• Experience with Windows desktop and server administration (including Active Directory, Hyper-V and MECM/WSUS)


• Experience in support desk operations


• Enterprise Linux administration

Must hold security clearance to the Developed Vetting (DV) level

Location: Farnborough (on-site)

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.