Senior Windows Platform Engineer - PaaS & Security

Virgin Money UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced technology operations professional to provide 3rd line support for enterprise services. The role involves managing the security patch lifecycle and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in IT security, Windows Server, and automation tools. The position offers a hybrid working model along with extensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a competitive pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing over time

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Annual performance-related bonus

Training and development

Flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance

Paid volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in IT security, system administration, or similar role focused on security patch management.
• Demonstrated experience with scripting and automation tools like PowerShell or Python.
• Experience with Windows Server operating systems (install, configure, manage).
• Familiarity with Active Directory (install, configure, manage) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd line support for enterprise services to customers.
• Manage patching lifecycle including scheduling and deployment.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage and control changes.

Skills

IT security experience

Scripting and automation

Windows Server support

Active Directory management

Networking Technologies

MS Failover Clustering

Infoblox administration

VMWare administration

SCCM & SCOM administration

Cybersecurity principles

Job description

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced technology operations professional to provide 3rd line support for enterprise services. The role involves managing the security patch lifecycle and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in IT security, Windows Server, and automation tools. The position offers a hybrid working model along with extensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a competitive pension plan.