Windows Server Manager

Job Title: Windows Server Manager (Contract)Location: Maidenhead, UK (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)Duration: 3 – 6 months | Days: 3 days/week (flexible)Rate: Up to £300 a dayWhy You’ll Love This RoleJoin a forward-thinking team where your expertise truly matters. You’ll be the go‑to authority for our critical server infrastructure – empowering internal teams and delighting thousands of external users. Plus, you’ll partner on an exciting Azure migration that will shape our cloud future.What You’ll Be DoingOwn Our Servers: We take full charge of Windows Server, Hyper‑V clusters, Exchange, SQL, DNS, and web servers, keeping everything running at peak performance.Master Our Storage: Optimize IBM V7000 arrays to deliver rock‑solid reliability, speed, and growth planning.Lead & Inspire: Guide a tight‑knit IT team by sharing your know‑how, fostering best practices, and building their skills.Boost Uptime: Drive a hybrid support model that keeps 100+ internal users – and 2,000+ customers -up and running without a hitch.Pioneer in Azure: Spearhead a phased migration to Microsoft Azure, helping us modernize and scale securely.Champion Resilience: Design, test, and refine disaster recovery and backup plans so we’re always protected.Secure Our Network: Apply your networking and security savvy (VPNs, VLANs, firewalls) to keep data safe and compliant.What You BringServer Savvy: Proven track record in Windows Server management & Hyper‑V virtualization.Storage Smarts: Hands‑on experience with enterprise storage – IBM V7000 a plus.Cloud Curiosity: Practical knowledge of Azure administration & migration planning.Leadership Flair: Ability to motivate a small team and champion continuous improvement.Problem‑Solving Prowess: You thrive on untangling complex infrastructure challenges.Security Focus: Strong grasp of network protocols, patch management, and compliance standards.Perks & BenefitsHybrid Flexibility: Balance your time between our Maidenhead office and your home setup.Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly enhance the experience of thousands of users.Professional Growth: Expand your skill set through hands‑on Azure migration and advanced infrastructure projects.Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values ideas, innovation, and proactive problem‑solving.Ready to Elevate Our Infrastructure?Apply now with your CV or reach out directly to eamaglo@pg-rec.com – let’s build something great together!