Location: Crawley / Gatwick Airport Area (100% On-site, 5 days per week)
Duration: 12 Months (Potential to extend)
Start Date: Immediate / Short notice preferred
Norton Blake is partnering with a global industry leader based near Gatwick Airport to recruit a 2nd Line IT Engineer on an initial 12-month contract.
Following a team restructure, our client is seeking an experienced hands-on contractor to deliver high-level 2nd line infrastructure support while taking ownership of crucial endpoint security and deployment projects—specifically modernizing and hardening device builds across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead small-scale infrastructure and endpoint deployment projects.
- Build, automate, and deploy OS builds via Microsoft Intune.
- Execute image hardening across new and existing endpoints—removing OEM bloatware, configuring security policies, and aligning systems with modern InfoSec standards.
- Provide robust 2nd line technical support across Windows Server, Active Directory, network infrastructure, and user environments.
- Manage user administration, backup jobs, system monitoring, and elevate high-severity incidents where required.
- Ensure full physical, on-site coverage for office endpoints, hardware, and user requests in Crawley.
Requirements & Experience
- Extensive background in Microsoft infrastructure and 2nd line end-user support.
- Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Intune, automated OS deployment, and image creation.
- Proven experience in image hardening, endpoint security configuration, and bloatware removal.
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, and core network troubleshooting (VPN, Wi-Fi, switches).
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 5-day on-site presence at the Crawley/Gatwick location.
- Available immediately or on a short notice period (1 month max).
Interview Process & Details
- Stage 1: Initial phone screening
- Stage 2: On-site face-to-face interview
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IT Engineer in Crawley employer: Norton Blake Limited
As a Business Analyst at our London-based company, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth. We offer competitive rates, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities to engage in high-profile digital transformation projects, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and impactful. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises employee development and fosters a supportive environment for achieving excellence.
