Salary: £15,000 - 20,000 per year Requirements: Strong background in Windows Server engineering Experience working in large or complex server environments Confident with VMware, VCF and Azure services Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation Good understanding of patching, WSUS, compliance and security standards Able to create and manage GPOs and follow structured build processes Comfortable working with infrastructure hardening and best practice frameworks Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical domains Responsibilities: Manage and support Windows Server environments from 2012 to 2025 Build, configure and maintain VMware and VCF based infrastructure Administer Azure services with a focus on identity, compute and automation Use PowerShell to automate routine tasks, create scripts, and improve operational efficiency Oversee patching cycles, WSUS administration and vulnerability remediation Create and manage Group Policies Complete new server builds including configuration, testing and documentation Implement Windows hardening standards to strengthen security posture Maintain clear technical documentation for builds, processes and operational tasks Support configuration management using Chef or Ansible where required Technologies: Ansible Azure Support PowerShell Security VMware Windows Cloud More: We are looking for a Windows Engineer for a 3-month contract based in Leeds, offering £500 per day inside IR35. This hybrid role requires 2 days a week onsite in central Leeds. Joining our team means youll have the opportunity to work with a modern Windows and virtualization estate in a supportive environment where engineering quality matters. You will have autonomy and responsibility, allowing you to shape our engineering standards. last updated 9 week of 2026