** Freelance opportunity **
** Outside IR35 **
Start Date:- End of May
Length Of Assignment: 6 months + Extensions
Location: Billingham, UK
Remote/on site- Onsite but may be open to 1 or 2 days remote
Working hours –40 hours
Language –English
Overview:
* The client is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with strong Active Directory expertise to support their globally regulated environment.
* This role sits within the platform and cyber protection function, delivering both BAU support and project work across a complex infrastructure.
* The primary focus is Active Directory administration and security, with secondary involvement in Windows Server and VMware support.
* The engineer will work closely with global service teams to deliver solutions and onboarding.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 3rd/4th line technical support for Active Directory, Windows Server, and related infrastructure services.
* Perform day-to-day Active Directory administration, including Group Policy, user group management, and incident resolution.
* Support Active Directory security measures such as Privileged Access Management (PAM), SSO, and MFA.
* Assist in infrastructure-related design and architecture work, particularly around AD and platform services.
* Collaborate with service teams locally and globally to deliver business solutions and service onboarding.
* Maintain and build Windows Servers, support VMware, and assist with Citrix environments.
* Support backup and restore processes and overall platform integrity.
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Tech Environment:
* Primary Focus: Active Directory (Admin & Security)
* Other Tech: Windows Server, VMware, Citrix
* Security Tools: PAM, MFA, SSO
* Bonus Exposure: Networking (light), OT systems, pharmaceutical environments