Wintel SME - SC Cleared

Whitehall Resources are looking for a Wintel SME - SC Cleared. This role is based onsite 4/5 days per week in either Warwick, Farnborough or Corsham, for an initial 2-3 month contract.

*SC Cleared - Due to the nature of the work, the client requires you to hold Security Clearance*
*Inside IR35 - You will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company*

Job Description:
Looking for a skilled Wintel Subject Matter Expert (SME) to understand low level designs, create and implement build scripts, conduct testing and validation for a on-premises VMware infrastructure.
The following technology will be used within the environment - VMware standalone ESXi, Windows Operating system.
Collaboration to deliver VMware ESXi and Windows virtual machines.

Skills Required:
- Expert in writing, deploying Windows Operating System Server 2019 and 2022, OS configurations,
- Experienced in Remote Desktop solution and Roles/Services.
- Proficient in managing local user account, permissions and access controls.
- Troubleshoot Windows related issues and proactively provide expert-level support.
- Expert in VMware ESXi deployment and configuration, including VMFS datastore and vSwitch.
- Harden Windows system using local group Policy Objects (GPOs) to align with CIS benchmark
- Proficient in document creation, testing and collating results

Preferred:
- Knowledge and ability to implement third party software.
- Strong ability to create, understand and utilise PowerShell scripts.
- Operating System manual patching
- Installing of internal server certificates where required

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.