💼 Job Title: Windows Server Engineer
📍 Location: Maidenhead- Hybrid 3 days on site/ 2 days on site
💰 Day Rate / Salary: £300 a day
🕒 Contract Type: Contract (6 Months +)
📅 Start Date: ASAP
🚀 About the Role:
We're working with a forward-thinking organisation that’s looking for a mid-to-senior-level Windows Server Engineer to support their enterprise infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimising core systems while contributing to ongoing transformation and upgrade projects.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both hands-on engineering and being a trusted go-to expert for complex server environments.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain, support, and upgrade Windows Server environments (2012–2022)
* Lead on infrastructure improvements, server migrations, and patching strategies
* Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP
* Manage virtualised environments (Hyper-V or VMware)
* Automate tasks and scripts using PowerShell
* Support disaster recovery, backup, and monitoring processes
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure and security initiatives
📌 Skills & Experience:
* Strong experience across Windows Server platforms (ideally including 2019/2022)
* Deep knowledge of Active Directory and core Microsoft services
* Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation
* Experienced with Hyper-V and/or VMware environments
* Understanding of enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault)
* VPN Knowledge
* Confident working in fast-paced, enterprise or multi-site environments
🎯 Nice-to-Haves:
* Microsoft certifications (MCSA / MCSE / Azure certs)
* Experience supporting cloud-based infrastructure (Azure or AWS)
* Exposure to SCCM, Intune, or modern endpoint management tools
* Understanding of ITIL processes and change management
✨ Why Apply?
* Work with a collaborative, high-performing IT team
* Lead infrastructure initiatives that make an impact
* Flexible working environment
* Competitive rates/salary with opportunity for extension or progression
📩 Interested or want to learn more?
Drop me a message – I’d love to hear from you!
📧 eamagalo@pg-rec.com