Senior Windows Engineer

Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors.

Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career

As a Senior Windows Engineer you will be required to work onsite for our global manufacturing client in Derby. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic about creating solutions and effectively resolving end user and client issues, using a collaborative approach and sense of working as part of a team.

The role will involve:

• System Engineering and administration activities for the core operating systems.
• Defining Windows Server, Windows Client gold build and templates for automated deployments.
• Automation of build and administration tasks through PowerShell scripts and other scripting capabilities including VBScript.
• Design and implement technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to support infrastructure.
• Fixing of Installation or testing issues, supporting the Design team on project installations.
• Documentation of detailed installation and configuration instructions for applications and the underlying operating system build.
• Lead\assist in IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Seek operational improvements in end-to-end lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues.
• Monitor, maintain, and improve server, storage, and network infrastructure (on-premise and cloud).
• Working on multiple projects across the UK.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a 3rd or 4th line technical support and infrastructure role.
• Extensive Knowledge working with Windows Server\Clients 10, 11, 12, 16, 19 and 22 including design of automated builds.
• Design and implement Windows Active Directory domains including multi-domain / multi-forest scenarios.
• Develop and troubleshoot GPO and related issues.
• In-depth knowledge of DFS, DHCP, DNS and Networking Topologies.
• Understanding of Cloud server and Hybrid Cloud deployments (AWS/Azure).
• Understanding of IT security best practices and frameworks.
• Skilled in the use of Windows OS across both virtual and hardware-based infrastructures, with knowledge of virtualization platforms like VMWare ESXi and Hyper-V.
• Good understanding of MS SQL & Oracle DB.
• Experience in automated software deployment technologies including MECM.
• Familiarity with backup solutions, monitoring tools, and endpoint management.
• Experience working with application virtualisation technologies.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online / Azure AD / Intune.
• Experience with networking (firewalls, switches, VPNs, TCP/IP, routing).
• PowerShell Scripting for automation and management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Desirable skills

• MSI/MSIX application packaging experience.
• Good understanding of Storage (SAN and NAS) solutions.
• Knowledge of Linux.

Netcompany Academy

Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen. 

As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

Essentials

• Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects.
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Must be able to attain a UK Security Clearance

Benefits include

• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Company information

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us.  We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com.

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