Senior IT Engineer

Reed; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer for a contract role in Basingstoke. The successful candidate will support a secure multi-tenant environment, focusing on Active Directory and Windows Server. Essential skills include deep knowledge of AD DS and experience in multi-tenant environments. This position requires on-site work in a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a creative approach.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services, Windows Server, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Experience in multi-tenant environments and PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with SCOM, SCCM, and project management terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Active Directory Domain Services.
• Respond to escalations from 2nd Line checks and manage incidents via ITSM tooling.
• Monitor systems using SCOM and SCCM.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Architecture teams on new releases.
• Create and maintain documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Deep knowledge of AD DS

Windows Server 2019+

DNS

Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

Experience in multi-tenant environments

Familiarity with SCOM

Familiarity with SCCM

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

3rd Line Directory Services Engineer – Contract Opportunity – Basingstoke (On-Site)

Are you a seasoned infrastructure engineer with deep expertise in Active Directory and Windows Server environments? We’re looking for a proactive and technically sharp 3rd Line Directory Services Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a secure, multi-tenant environment.

Location: Basingstoke – 5 days on-site

Start Date: 22nd December 2025 (or sooner)

End Date: 22nd June 2026

Type: Contract

Working Pattern: Rotating shifts (07:00–15:00 and 11:00–19:00)

Clearance Required: Purple

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services in a secure environment
• Responding to escalations from 2nd Line checks and managing incidents via ITSM tooling
• Monitoring systems using SCOM and SCCM
• Collaborating with Engineering and Architecture teams on new releases and readiness assessments
• Creating and maintaining documentation (e.g. work instructions, patching schedules)
• Travelling to other customer sites periodically as needed

What You’ll Bring:

Essential Skills:

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a creative approach
• Deep knowledge of AD DS, Windows Server 2019+, DNS, and Group Policy
• Experience in multi-tenant environments and PowerShell scripting
• Familiarity with SCOM, SCCM, and project management terminology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure setting

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to VMware vCenter (user-level)
• Understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies
• Comfortable adapting to change and shifting priorities

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-impact project within a secure infrastructure environment. If you're ready to take on a hands-on role with real responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.