Windows Engineer

Guidant Global; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global in Stevenage is seeking a Windows Engineer to support a high-profile defence programme with critical IT services in a secure environment.

You will work hands-on across infrastructure and workplace technologies, covering Windows Server administration, patching, incident resolution and ongoing service improvement, in a 5-day onsite role with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance (essential).
• Windows Server administration (enterprise).
• Windows 10/11 support across devices.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on system administration, patching and maintenance.
• Incident, problem and change management across Windows environments.
• Monitoring and continuous service improvement of core IT services.

Skills

DV Clearance

Windows administration

Windows 10/11 support

Active Directory & Group Policy

VMware/VDI

Access Management

Storage technologies

Infrastructure support

Networking fundamentals

2nd/3rd Line support

Incident/change management

Tools

VMware

VDI

Job description

Windows Engineer

Stevenage | Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35) | 12 Month Contract | Active DV Clearance Required

We are currently looking for an experienced Windows Engineer to join a leading defence programme supporting critical IT services within a highly secure environment.

This is a hands-on role working across both infrastructure and workplace technologies, supporting complex Windows environments that underpin key operational capabilities. You'll be involved in everything from system administration and patching through to incident resolution, monitoring, and continuous service improvement.

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded infrastructure professional with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work across a broad Microsoft technology stack.

Key Skills & Experience

• Active DV Clearance (essential)
• Windows Server administration
• Windows 10/11 support
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• VMware and/or VDI technologies
• Access Management
• Storage technologies
• Infrastructure support and administration
• Networking fundamentals
• 2nd/3rd Line support experience
• Incident, problem and change management

Key Details?

• Up to £550 per day Inside IR35
• 12-month contract
• 5 days a week onsite
• Strong likelihood of extension
• Opportunity to support a high-profile defence programme

Please note: Due to the nature of the environment, this role is 100% site-based in Stevenage and candidates must hold active DV Clearance.