Senior Server & Desktop Support Engineer

Position: Senior Server & Desktop Support Engineer
Location: Morden

Senior Server & Desktop Engineer

5 Days Onsite / Morden / £400 to £450 PD Inside IR 35

Our client, an enterprise corporation located in Morden, London is looking for a hands-on Senior Server & Desktop Engineer to join a growing IT team, playing a key role in maintaining, securing and evolving a complex Microsoft estate on a 3 / 6 month rolling contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both server and end-user environments, solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement through automation and best practice.

The Role
You will be responsible for the design, administration and optimisation of core Microsoft infrastructure services. Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, you’ll ensure systems are secure, resilient and high performing.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing, administering and securing Active Directory environments (GPO, security hardening, troubleshooting)
Managing Windows Server environments (builds, patching, upgrades and migrations)
Supporting and engineering desktop environments (Windows 10/11, device management, imaging)
Managing Group Policy, DNS and DHCP services
Supporting hybrid identity environments using Azure AD / Entra
Developing and maintaining Power Shell scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency
Troubleshooting and resolving complex 2nd and 3rd line infrastructure issues
Contributing to infrastructure improvement projects and migrations
About You

Industry experience within the public sector, council or local government is a must have
Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory in complex environments is a must have
Proven background supporting Windows Server estates is a must have
Solid understanding of hybrid identity models (on-prem + Azure) is a must have

Experience with desktop engineering and device lifecycle management
Strong Power Shell scripting and automation skills
Confident working at 3rd line level, resolving high-impact technical issues
Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working both independently and within a team