Windows Engineer

Henderson Scott; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Windows Engineer to manage IT projects for high-profile clients. The role involves overseeing Wintel-related projects, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance and security. Candidates must have experience in Microsoft Windows Server environments and hold British Nationality with active Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Strong technical understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and PKI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle of Wintel-focused initiatives.
• Coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables while managing risk.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

Active Directory

VMware

Azure

Job description

This range is provided by Henderson Scott. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Windows Engineer - Greater Reading (5 days onsite) - British National - SC Clearance

Are you a Windows Engineer who enjoys delivering and supporting IT projects for high-profile clients? Do you want to be part of a busy team supporting critical government projects?

We are working with a well-known consultancy looking to engage a Windows Engineer to join their team.

The role:

You will oversee the full project lifecycle of Wintel-focused initiatives — from planning through to implementation. You'll work with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively, on time, and within scope. The work includes providing hands-on technical insight, supporting strategic infrastructure deployment and maintenance decisions, and project coordination.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking ownership of Wintel-related projects, ensuring structured delivery and successful outcomes
• Coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables while managing risk and dependencies
• Working across server and workstation infrastructure, guiding implementations and upgrades
• Liaising with vendors and internal technical teams to design and roll out solutions
• Supporting documentation, technical standards, and disaster recovery preparedness
• Ensuring compliance and security are prioritized in every phase of delivery
• Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholder communication and alignment

I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Proven experience managing projects within Microsoft Windows Server environments
• Strong technical understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and PKI
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware/ESXi or Hyper-V
• Working knowledge of cloud ecosystems, ideally Azure or AWS
• Confidence diagnosing and troubleshooting infrastructure-level issues
• A practical approach to root cause analysis and long-term resolution planning
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and business continuity support

Due to the nature of the end client and urgency of the role, we are seeking candidates who hold sole British Nationality and have active Security Clearance (SC) ideally.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet