Windows Engineer (Python - Firewalls - Ansible - Jenkins - API) - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Inside IR35

Windows Engineer (Python - Firewalls - Ansible - Jenkins - API) - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Inside IR35

Posted 3 days ago by iBSC

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, UK

Summary: The role of Windows Engineer involves supporting the administration, optimization, security, troubleshooting, and automation of Windows server platforms within a large-scale infrastructure environment. The position requires collaboration with application and infrastructure teams to deliver technical solutions and improve processes through best practices and emerging technologies. The role mandates three days of on-site work per week and is classified as inside IR35. The contract duration is between 6 to 12 months with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the administration, optimization, security, troubleshooting, and automation of Windows server platforms.
  • Work across application and infrastructure teams to deliver technical solutions.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Resolve issues proactively and contribute to stakeholder and delivery meetings.
  • Drive continuous improvement through best practices and emerging technologies.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience with Windows Operating Systems.
  • Experience in financial/regulated organisations.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible and Jenkins.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
  • Experience with VMware, virtualisation technologies, and OpenShift.
  • Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, ports, firewalls, and network security.
  • Experience with MuleSoft and Postman for API development, testing, and integration.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work across technical and business teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Windows Engineer

Location: Sheffield/Hybrid (3 days onsite per week mandatory)

Contract: 6-12 months + extension

IR35: Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Windows Engineer to join a large-scale infrastructure environment, supporting the administration, optimisation, security, troubleshooting, and automation of Windows server platforms.

You will work across application and infrastructure teams to deliver technical solutions, translate business requirements into technical specifications, resolve issues proactively, contribute to stakeholder and delivery meetings, and help drive continuous improvement through best practice and emerging technologies.

Key skills required:

  • Strong experience with Windows Operating Systems
  • Experience in financial/regulated organisations
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible and Jenkins
  • Strong Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell and Bash
  • Experience with VMware, virtualisation technologies, and OpenShift
  • Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, ports, firewalls, and network security
  • Experience with MuleSoft and Postman for API development, testing, and integration
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work across technical and business teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders

Nice to have:

  • Git
  • Agile

If you are a strong Windows Engineer with infrastructure, automation, and troubleshooting expertise in a complex enterprise environment, please apply