Wintel Administrator; SC Cleared

Wintel Administrator (Active SC Cleared)

Contract:

6 month (initial).

Location:

Max 3 days per week onsite in Wokingham. Rate: £Market rates p/d via Umbrella
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Security clearance:
Active SC Cleared required prior to appointment (minimum 10 weeks).

• Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and security hardening
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity
• Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) environment
• Maintain Citrix Delivery Controllers, Store Front, Director, Workspace
• Administer Citrix ADC (Net Scaler) including load balancing and gateway
• Troubleshoot session issues, profile management, and app delivery
• Optimize user experience and performance in Citrix environments
• Manage VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter environments
• Provision and maintain virtual machines
• Configure HA, DRS, vMotion
• Perform capacity planning and resource optimization
• Backup and recovery using enterprise tools
• Provide support for end‑user devices, VDI, laptops, and desktops
• Troubleshoot issues with Windows OS, Office 365, printers, and applications
• Support VDI environments (Citrix / VMware Horizon if applicable)
• Handle incident, request, and problem management in ITSM tools (Service Now, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs
• Implement security best practices and patch management
• Monitor vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
• Collaborate with networking, security, and application teams
• Participate in on‑call rotation and major incident support

• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory & GPO
• Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
• VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)
• Citrix Net Scaler (ADC)
• VDI technologies
• Office 365 & endpoint management
• Backup solutions
• Monitoring tools (e.g., Solar Winds, SCOM)
• ITSM tools (Service Now, Remedy)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Team player with a proactive mindset

• Microsoft (MCSA / MCSE / Azure Admin)
• Citrix (CCA / CCP)
• VMware (VCP)
• Experience in EUC/Desktop Support environments
• Exposure to scripting (Power Shell preferred)
• Knowledge of Intune / SCCM / Endpoint Manager
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Customer‑centric approach
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Continuous learning attitude

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.