SC Cleared Wintel/Active Directory & SharePoint Engineer

WNTD is looking for an experienced SC Cleared Wintel/Active Directory & SharePoint Engineer for a full-time contract position based in Derby. Operating in a hybrid model requiring three days on-site each week, you will act as a senior technical authority bridging core Windows Server systems and complex SharePoint environments. With major SharePoint migration programmes actively progressing, this hands-on third-line infrastructure support role is pivotal to maintaining operational continuity, resolving complex escalations, and stabilising hybrid services. Note that active UK SC clearance is mandatory, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert 3rd-line support across enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, and DHCP.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot both SharePoint Server (on-premises) and SharePoint Online environments.
• Investigate and resolve post-migration SharePoint incidents, focusing on site configuration, access management, service availability, and authentication.
• Manage hybrid SharePoint integration, ensuring seamless connectivity and security permissions alignment with Active Directory.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks, support incident investigations, and improve infrastructure efficiency.
• Collaborate with wider engineering teams using ITIL frameworks to handle incident, problem, and change management workflows effectively.

Required Skills & Experience

• Current, active UK Security Check (SC) clearance (lapsed clearance cannot be considered).
• Proven third-line experience supporting enterprise-scale Windows Server, Active Directory, and core network services (DNS, DHCP, GPO).
• Extensive hands-on administration and deep-dive troubleshooting expertise across hybrid SharePoint platforms, including SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online.
• Demonstrated capability in resolving complex post-migration SharePoint issues, particularly regarding user permissions and access control.
• Practical PowerShell scripting proficiency for systems administration, diagnostic support, and operational automation.

Nice-to-have

• Virtualisation experience managing workloads in VMware or Hyper-V environments.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity synchronization, and broader Microsoft 365 administration.
• Prior technical involvement in large-scale SharePoint migration and upgrade projects.
• Familiarity with structured ITIL processes within secure, regulated operational environments.

Why Join

This contract offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of vital infrastructure during a transformative phase of SharePoint adoption. You will tackle complex third-line engineering challenges within a large-scale, security-cleared environment where your expertise directly safeguards service performance, integration, and platform reliability.