WINTEL Engineer - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking a WINTEL Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure within a secure, regulated environment. The role focuses on enterprise Windows Server platforms, AD/Policy management, and SQL/Exchange services, with a strong emphasis on automation and documentation.

The position requires active SC clearance and a proactive approach to incident resolution, patching, and lifecycle management, in a Corsham-based, mostly onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Windows Server environments (2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022) in secure settings.
• Proven expertise managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and MS enterprise services such as PKI, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and SQL.
• Extensive experience supporting Windows environments within virtualised platforms (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Strong scripting and automation using PowerShell.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation.
• Understanding of ITIL service management principles.
• Active SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server platforms across large enterprise settings.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, SQL, DNS, DHCP, PKI, WSUS.
• Support Windows environments in virtualised infrastructures (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Perform patching, backups, restores, and troubleshooting.
• Create design artefacts, build guides, and operational procedures.
• Support system integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with service management to investigate incidents and optimise delivery.
• Contribute to automation and standardisation initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server

AD/Group Policy

MS Exchange/SQL

VMware/Hyper-V

PowerShell

Documentation

ITIL

SC clearance

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

SCCM

SCOM

Job description

Join a vital programme as a Contract WINTEL Engineer with SC clearance - based in Corsham, Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure environment, supporting a high-profile enterprise infrastructure project. If you're a seasoned Windows Server specialist with enterprise experience and a passion for delivering robust, secure solutions, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

As a WINTEL Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, deploying, and maintaining Windows-based infrastructure platforms within a highly regulated environment. You'll contribute to the full lifecycle of enterprise services, ensuring systems are operational, secure, and optimised.

What you'll be doing

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server platforms (2012R2, 2016, and newer) across large enterprise settings.
• Managing essential Microsoft services such as Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, SQL, WSUS, PKI, DNS, DHCP, and supporting applications.
• Administering and supporting Windows environments in virtualised infrastructures, particularly with VMware or Hyper-V.
• Performing system patching, backups, restores, and troubleshooting to maintain system health.
• Producing detailed technical documentation, including design artefacts, build guides, and operational procedures.
• Supporting system integration, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring all services meet operational and security standards.
• Working collaboratively with service management teams to investigate incidents, resolve issues, and optimise service delivery.
• Contributing to continual improvement initiatives through automation and standardisation.

Who we're looking for

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience with Windows Server environments (2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022) in enterprise and secure settings.
• Proven expertise managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and MS enterprise services such as PKI, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and SQL.
• Extensive experience supporting Windows environments within virtualised platforms, VMware or Hyper-V.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities, analytical thinking, and clear communication.
• Understanding of ITIL service management principles.
• Active SC clearance.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within Defence or other sensitive public sector contexts.
• Knowledge of additional virtualisation platforms and tools such as SCCM or SCOM.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, ITIL).

Contract Details

• Location:Corsham, Wiltshire - 4 days onsite per week
• Start:ASAP
• Duration:Until 31 March 2028
• Day Rate:Up to £600 (inside IR35)
• Hours:8hours per day

Evodia Limited acts here as an employment business for this vacancy.