Senior windows server administrator - Southampton - c£65K

A leading global technology organisation is looking for an experienced Lead Windows Systems Administrator to join its IT infrastructure team. This is a senior technical position, offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex Windows Server environments, drive infrastructure improvements and contribute to the wider technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement complex solutions to support and enhance enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Lead the deployment, configuration and troubleshooting of Windows Azure Local Hypervisor infrastructure.
• Drive infrastructure improvements, evaluating new technologies and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Lead major incident investigations and troubleshooting across multiple technical disciplines.
• Manage and optimise server, storage, email, file and collaboration systems, ensuring performance, availability and resilience.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience designing, implementing and supporting complex Windows Server solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Azure Local Hypervisor deployment and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of server infrastructure, storage, email, file services and collaboration technologies.
• Experience leading complex technical troubleshooting and major incident resolution.
• Ability to develop scripts and automation to improve infrastructure processes and operational efficiency.