DV WINTEL Engineer

LA International; Corsham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a WINTEL Engineer for a Wiltshire-based role requiring DV clearance. The position is on-site, 12 months+, and falls inside IR35.

You will work within a large, secure programme with multi-disciplinary teams to manage Windows Server platforms, AD services, and enterprise Microsoft components. The role emphasizes PowerShell automation, patching, backup/restore, monitoring, and producing documentation such as build guides and runbooks.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Windows Server platforms (e.g. 2012R2, 2016 and later versions) in enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying and administering Active Directory in secure environments.
• Experience with PowerShell for administration and automation.
• Understanding of ITIL service management principles.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory management

Microsoft enterprise services

VMware virtualization

System administration

PowerShell scripting

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting & communication

ITIL service management

Programme experience

Tools

SCCM

SCOM

Cisco networking

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

WINTEL Engineer

DV Clearance only

12 months+

5 days per week on site in Wiltshire

Inside of IR35

Essential:

• Strong experience with Windows Server platforms (e.g. 2012R2, 2016 and later versions) in enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying and administering Active Directory in secure environments.
• Experience across Microsoft enterprise services (e.g. PKI, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, SQL, WSUS).
• Experience supporting Windows environments in virtualised infrastructure (VMware).
• Knowledge of system administration including patching, backup/restore, and monitoring.
• Experience with PowerShell for administration and automation.
• Ability to produce technical documentation (LLDs, build guides, runbooks).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working within complex programmes and large technical teams.
• Understanding of service management principles (ITIL).

Desirable:

• Experience working within Defence or other secure public sector environments.
• Experience with SCCM, SCOM, or similar monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with Agile delivery and Atlassian toolsets (JIRA, Confluence).
• Relevant certifications (e.g. MCSE, ITIL).

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.