Windows Server Upgrade & Build Engineer

Position Title

Windows Server Upgrade & Build Engineer

Fixed Term Employment – 6 Months (may get extended to one year)

Hybrid
20 Brandon Street
Edinburgh, EH3 5PP

Scotland

• Perform in-place upgrades and new builds for Windows Server 2016 to supported OS versions.
• Validate upgrade paths and ensure minimal downtime during migrations.
• Read and understand Power Shell scripts for upgrade automation.
• Execute automation workflows into Azure Dev Ops pipelines.
• Configure servers for compliance with enterprise standards (GPOs, baseline hardening).
• Ensure integration with management tools:
  Big Fix, Splunk, SCOM, Cyber Ark.

• Deploy and validate security agents (Crowd Strike, Morphisec).
• Confirm adherence to CIS benchmarks and internal security posture requirements.
• Maintain accurate upgrade logs and configuration documentation.
• Provide status updates and participate in weekly planning/progress meetings.

• Strong experience with Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022).
• Familiarity with VMware, Nutanix, and AWS EC2 environments.
• Proficiency in Power Shell scripting and Azure Dev Ops pipeline integration.
• Experience with Big Fix patching, Splunk monitoring, Cyber Ark credential management, and SCOM.
• Knowledge of endpoint security tools (Crowd Strike, Morphisec) and compliance frameworks (CIS).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical details clearly.

• Experience in large-scale server migrations and automation projects.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management.