CORE

Level 3 Systems Engineer

CORE

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Tech Stack

AzureCloudLinux

About the role

  • Management, maintenance and optimisation of Windows-based infrastructure including Windows Server, Azure Virtual Desktop and supporting Azure IaaS platforms.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of operational standards and configurations across Windows Server and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
  • Ensure security best practices such as zero trust and least privilege access are embedded within operational practices.
  • Manage and maintain endpoint and server security platforms including antivirus/EDR solutions.
  • Own the lifecycle of Windows patch management across server and desktop platforms.
  • Support the remediation of infrastructure vulnerabilities aligned with Core’s CE+ and ISO27001 controls.
  • Ensure operational processes are aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework.
  • Act as an escalation point for the service desk and other resolver teams.
  • Liaise with 3rd party vendors when required.
  • Raising, managing, reviewing and releasing production changes.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring.

Requirements

  • Windows platform specialist with industry experience.
  • Key technical areas include: Windows Server administration, virtual machine management and Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Endpoint and server security platforms (Microsoft Defender or equivalent), patch management and vulnerability remediation.
  • Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID administration.
  • PowerShell scripting and automation.
  • Monitoring, troubleshooting and performance management of Windows-based infrastructure.
  • Proven collaboration and analytical skills to proactively drive customers’ end user technology forward.
  • Broad understanding of networking technologies and principles.
  • Knowledge of security practices and the implementation of tools providing MFA, DLP, proxy services, encryption, event logging and alerting.
  • Prior experience of working for a Managed Services Provider.
  • Nice to have: ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation certification.
  • Experience in Microsoft EUC Cloud technologies: Azure AD; M365; Exchange Online; InTune.
  • Experience with automation and scripting within a public cloud environment.
  • Experience using Azure DevOps.
  • Implementing automation using Azure runbooks, Azure functions, Logic Apps, etc.
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Any of the following certifications: AZ-104, AZ-140, SC-300 or equivalent.
Benefits
  • Work from home contract but alternatively, you can also work from our offices (London, Manchester, or Edinburgh).
  • Appropriate, modern technology to support the fulfilment of your role.
  • Significant focus on Learning + Development.
  • Two paid leave days per year to volunteer for causes that resonate with Core's values, such as charitable efforts, environmental initiatives, and supporting the next generation in tech.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Death in Service Life Assurance.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Windows Server administrationAzure Virtual DesktopPowerShell scriptingEndpoint securityPatch managementVulnerability remediationActive Directory administrationMicrosoft Entra ID administrationMonitoring and troubleshootingAutomation in public cloud
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationAnalytical skills
Certifications
ITIL v3 FoundationITIL v4 FoundationAZ-104AZ-140SC-300