Windows Engineer

Carbon 60; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon60 is seeking a Windows Engineer in Stevenage to support a defence programme with critical IT services in a highly secure environment. This hands‑on role spans infrastructure and workplace technologies, covering system administration, patching, incident resolution, monitoring and improvement across a broad Microsoft stack.

The successful candidate will have active DV clearance, strong Windows Server and AD/GP skills, and be able to operate in a fast‑moving, security‑driven setting on a

Qualifications

• DV clearance is essential for this security‑sensitive programme.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience within complex environments.
• Experience across infrastructure and workplace technologies including patching, monitoring and incident resolution.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments and patch management.
• Resolve incidents and manage changes within ITIL processes.
• Monitor systems and contribute to continual service improvement.
• Work across a broad Microsoft technology stack in a secure setting.

Skills

DV Clearance

Windows Server admin

Windows 10/11 support

Active Directory & Group Policy

VMware/VDI

Access Management

Storage technologies

Infrastructure support

Networking fundamentals

2nd/3rd Line support

Incident/Problem/Change mgmt

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.