Job Description
We are recruiting two Senior Wintel/Active Directory Engineers to support a large enterprise infrastructure environment within a global engineering organisation.
We are seeking experienced, hands-on engineers with strong third-line troubleshooting skills across Active Directory, Windows infrastructure and hybrid identity services. You will resolve complex incidents, maintain business-critical services and contribute to technical changes and operational improvements.
Key responsibilities
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Provide third-line support across Wintel, Active Directory and hybrid identity services.
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Troubleshoot AD replication, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, authentication and access issues.
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Support Microsoft Entra ID and directory synchronisation across on-premises and cloud environments.
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Resolve escalated incidents and contribute to major incident investigations.
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Perform directory health checks and implement security and service improvements.
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Support technical changes, service integration and project implementation.
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Use PowerShell for administration, troubleshooting and reporting.
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Maintain technical documentation and follow ITIL incident, problem and change management processes.
Essential skills and experience
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Extensive third-line Wintel and Active Directory support experience within large enterprise environments.
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Strong hands-on knowledge of AD administration, replication, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
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Broad Windows Server knowledge across Legacy and modern environments.
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Experience troubleshooting authentication, authorisation and access control.
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Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD and hybrid identity experience.
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Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V.
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Working knowledge of PowerShell.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to take ownership of complex technical issues.
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SC security clearance.
Desirable skills
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Enterprise Microsoft PKI and certificate services.
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Entra Connect/Azure AD Connect, ADFS, SSO and MFA.
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Conditional Access, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management.
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PowerShell Scripting and automation.
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Active Directory migrations, domain consolidation and infrastructure security improvements.
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Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing or secure enterprise environments.
Location: Derby, with Bristol potentially available
Working arrangement: Flexible hybrid - no fixed office pattern, with 1-2 days per week on-site at most
Rate: £550 per day
Duration: Initial 6 months
Start date: ASAP
Positions: 2
Hours: Standard business hours
Security clearance: SC required
Senior Wintel/Active Directory Engineer/SC Cleared/Hybrid in Derby employer: WNTD
Volta is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of AI infrastructure development in Europe. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and flexible working arrangements, you will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with senior leaders while contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of technology. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to building the next generation of AI infrastructure.
