Windows Server Engineer

NineTech; Winchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Lead Windows Server Administrator for a 6-month contract in Winchester, onsite 1 day/week. The role requires ownership of Windows server estate, hands-on technical delivery, and strategic input to infrastructure services. IR35 Inside, rate £450 per day.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years’ IT infrastructure experience, strong automation scripting skills, and proven success in deploying new technologies, with excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure / systems administration
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g. backups, file transfers, configuration)
• Demonstrated success implementing new technologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex, integrated infrastructure solutions aligned to business needs
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Windows-based virtualization platforms (e.g. Azure Local / Hypervisor environments)
• Maintain and optimise core services including servers, storage, email, file, and collaboration platforms
• Proactively monitor system performance, capacity, and resilience to minimise risk

Skills

IT infrastructure

Systems administration

Scripting & automation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT / MIS / Business

Tools

Citrix

VMware

Privileged Access Management

SCCM / MECM

Microsoft Exchange

Monitoring tools

Job description

Lead Windows Server Administrator6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | 1 Day per Week Onsite (Winchester)£450 P/D

Overview

My client, a Tech business, are looking for an experienced Lead Windows Server Administrator to take ownership of our Windows server estate. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with strategic input, helping to shape infrastructure services, introduce new technologies, and drive continuous improvement across the environment.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Design and deliver complex, integrated infrastructure solutions aligned to business needs
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Windows-based virtualisation platforms (e.g. Azure Local / Hypervisor environments)
• Maintain and optimise core services including servers, storage, email, file, and collaboration platforms
• Proactively monitor system performance, capacity, and resilience to minimise risk

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure / systems administration
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g. backups, file transfers, configuration)
• Demonstrated success implementing new technologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Citrix
• VMware
• Privileged Access Management tools
• SCCM / MECMMicrosoft ExchangeMonitoring tools