Windows Automation Engineer
Full Time
Permanent
Remote WFH (London office twice per month)
£70-90K basic + benefits
Are you an experienced Windows Automation Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Do you have a strong background in Windows Automation, Windows System/Server Administration & cloud platforms along with Ansible, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Scripting & containerization experience?
Here at ARM we are recruiting for a fulltime permanent Windows Automation Engineer for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours.
Our client:
They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Windows Automation Engineer on a fulltime permanent basis, with a strong background in Windows System/Server Administration and automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Windows-based infrastructure, ensuring system stability, performance, and security. You will also collaborate with development teams to streamline and automate deployment processes, improving the overall efficiency and reliability of our software delivery.
This role will require travel into London a couple of times per month.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience as a Windows System Administrator or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and Active Directory.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desired Skills:
Proficiency in Ansible automation for managing Windows environments.
Strong knowledge of Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaboration workflows.
Experience in CI/CD pipeline integration using Ansible and Git.
Scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell) for enhancing automation and system administration tasks.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code principles and tools like Terraform or similar.
Additional Qualifications:
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure, or related certifications.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Splunk, ELK Stack).
Some of the benefits include:
Healthcare and dental insurance
Company pension is matched up to 5%
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and the option to purchase 5 extra days
Life assurance - 4 x annual salary
Cycle to work scheme
Client prioritises internal development opportunities and offer access to our Udemy training platform with over 5000 training courses.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.