Windows Administrator

Windows Administrator

Posted Today by Insight International (UK) Ltd

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Summary: The Windows Administrator role is a contract position based in Glasgow, UK, requiring expertise in Microsoft Modern Desktop technologies and automation to enhance Windows administration services. The candidate will manage and support Windows Server and desktop technologies, ensuring compliance and security across platforms. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable services. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating a need for adherence to specific tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage, configure, and support Windows Server and Microsoft Modern Desktop technologies (Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, Defender, Information Protection).
  • Administer and optimize on-prem Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and user profile management.
  • Build, deploy, and maintain server/desktop images and support enterprise-level system build processes.
  • Lead automation initiatives for patching, deployment, and system management using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
  • Ensure compliance and security standards are enforced across all Windows platforms.
  • Integrate and manage Infoblox services for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute a scalable service delivery roadmap.
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in implementation, configuration, support, and roadmap execution of Intune, SCCM, patching automation, PowerShell scripting.
  • Expert knowledge of Active Directory (on-prem), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Windows Server build, Imaging, and Deployment, User profile management, Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), Microsoft Security & Compliance features, Intune, Autopilot, VMware expertise for virtualization management.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and advanced threat protection capabilities.
  • Experience with Office 365 Applications (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive).
  • Familiarity with Azure AD and cloud identity services.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Good communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive in driving automation and service improvements.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title : Windows Administrator Contract role-Inside IR35

Location : Glassgow, UK (Remote)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Windows Administrator to join our core infrastructure team. The candidate will be responsible for delivering and scaling enterprise-class Windows administration services. The role requires expertise in Microsoft Modern Desktop technologies along with strong skills in automation to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability of services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, configure, and support Windows Server and Microsoft Modern Desktop technologies (Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, Defender, Information Protection).
  • Administer and optimize on-prem Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and user profile management.
  • Build, deploy, and maintain server/desktop images and support enterprise-level system build processes.
  • Lead automation initiatives for patching, deployment, and system management using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
  • Ensure compliance and security standards are enforced across all Windows platforms.
  • Integrate and manage Infoblox services for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute a scalable service delivery roadmap.
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.

Requirements

Proven experience in implementation, configuration, support, and roadmap execution of: Intune, SCCM, patching automation, PowerShell scripting

Expert knowledge of: Active Directory (on-prem) Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Windows Server build, Imaging, and Deployment User profile management Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) Microsoft Security & Compliance features, Intune, Autopilot VMware expertise for virtualization management.

Good to Have

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and advanced threat protection capabilities. Experience with Office 365 Applications (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive). Familiarity with Azure AD and cloud identity services.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Good communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proactive in driving automation and service improvements.

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