Senior Windows Engineer

Job Description

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

Summary of Role:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Windows Engineer to join Capula, who will be involved with existing and upcoming projects.

Across project lifecycles, the role is to contribute to and/or supervise the following:

• High-level and low-level design documents, test specifications, maintenance manuals.
• Installation of (as dictated by customer requirements):
• Windows in bare-metal and (primarily VMware) virtual environments.
• Various (integrated control system) COTS products.
• SIEM solutions.
• Configuration of Windows and COTS products to meet user requirements and customer/industry standards.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and address any resultant issues.
• Troubleshoot installation/configuration issues.
• Internal/customer testing and resolution of any resultant issues.
• On site commissioning.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration.
• Proven experience in System Design and Troubleshooting.

Skills:

• Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, able to recommend solutions to complex technical problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technology.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience securing Windows systems.
• Ability to manage and maintain Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Ability to perform capacity planning, performance tuning and optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of Windows-based systems.
• Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and performant.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for Windows systems.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve technical issues and implement new systems.
• Plan and execute software and security patches and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and obsolescence plans.
• Help develop junior members of the team.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to lead and work in a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexible in their methods of working
• Positive “Can do” attitude.
• Problem solving mindset

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible working

• Pension

• Life assurance policy

• Private health care

• Lifestyle screening

• Salary sacrifice programme

• Mental health assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Green car scheme

• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@capula.com with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.