Windows Server specialist L2–L5

NTT DATA, Inc.; Hove; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the United Kingdom is seeking a Windows engineer, specialist or architect to support enterprise Windows Server environments and connected infrastructure services. The role ensures secure, stable and manageable platforms across physical, virtualised and cloud-connected environments.

You will monitor, configure, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and related services.

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing Windows Server environments and related services.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and authentication services.
• Scripting with PowerShell for automation and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer Windows Server environments.
• Resolve incidents involving operating systems and related infrastructure services.
• Perform server provisioning, configuration, patching and upgrades.
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and related platform services.
• Troubleshoot performance, authentication, connectivity and storage issues.
• Support vulnerability remediation and OS hardening.
• Develop PowerShell automation for recurring administration.
• Support clustering, backup, recovery and DR testing.
• Maintain configuration records and runbooks.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and lifecycle improvement.
• At L4, lead complex OS and directory-services investigations.
• At L5, define Windows platform architecture, standards and roadmaps.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

DNS

DHCP

Failover clustering

Hyper-V

Azure

Security hardening

Monitoring & recovery

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Azure

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Windows engineer, specialist or architect supports enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments and connected infrastructure services. The role maintains secure, stable and supportable platforms across physical, virtualised and cloud-connected environments.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and administer Windows Server environments.
• Resolve incidents involving operating systems and associated infrastructure services.
• Perform server provisioning, configuration, patching and upgrades.
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and related platform services where in scope.
• Troubleshoot performance, authentication, connectivity and storage issues.
• Support vulnerability remediation and operating-system hardening.
• Develop PowerShell automation for recurring administration.
• Support clustering, backup, recovery and disaster-recovery testing.
• Maintain configuration records, technical documentation and runbooks.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and lifecycle improvement.
• At L4, lead complex operating-system and directory-services investigations.
• At L5, define Windows platform architecture, standards and modernisation roadmaps.

Technical knowledge

• Microsoft Windows Server.
• Active Directory and Group Policy.
• PowerShell.
• DNS, DHCP and authentication services.
• Failover clustering.
• Hyper-V or VMware integration.
• Microsoft Azure integration.
• Security hardening and patch management.
• Monitoring, backup and recovery.

Relevant certifications

• Microsoft Windows Server hybrid-administration certification.
• Microsoft Azure administrator or solutions architect.
• Relevant security, virtualisation or automation certification.

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About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.