Senior Server & Desktop Support Engineer

Senior Server & Desktop Engineer5 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 RoleYou 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 ID
• Developing and maintaining PowerShell 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 PowerShell 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