Regent
Technology
LeadEngineer–WindowsInfrastructure
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“Lead Engineer – Windows Infrastructure at Regent. Skills: Windows Infrastructure, VMware, PowerShell scripting, Backup and DR. Build Windows servers. Provision Windows servers”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce alert noise; Ensure HA policies are current; Ensure DRS configurations are current; Provide weekly operational KPIs; Ensure timely remediation; Evidenced closure of audits
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
On-Call rota
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years Windows Server administration, 7+ years engineering experience
Nice to Have
Bash scripting advantage, Veeam or Commvault familiarity, AI-assisted automation experience, LLM-based automation integration
What You'll Do.
Build Windows servers
Provision Windows servers
Maintain Windows servers
Provision VM clusters
Apply security baselines
Execute patching cycles
Validate application services
Resolve performance bottlenecks
Tune monitoring thresholds
Troubleshoot authentication
Troubleshoot GPO application
Troubleshoot group membership
Investigate performance bottlenecks
Validate TLS bindings
Enforce least-privilege admin
Secure service account usage
Ensure EDR agents are installed
Ensure EDR agents are healthy
Ensure EDR agents are reporting
Remediate coverage gaps
Maintain backup agents
Validate policy coverage
Run periodic restores
Participate in DR tests
Document DR test outcomes
Track EOL virtualization layer
Plan in-place upgrades
Coordinate migrations
Manage risk with stakeholders
Lead incident response
Perform root-cause analysis
Drive lasting remediation
Produce post-incident reports
Oversee Hypervisor layer
Maintain Hypervisor layer
Support Hypervisor layer
Maintain Windows Failover Clusters
Support Windows Failover Clusters
Ensure HA policies are current
Ensure DRS configurations are current
Support application teams
Keep server runbooks current
Keep diagrams current
Keep CMDB attributes current
Maintain documentation
Provide weekly operational KPIs
Present findings in meetings
Lead response to audit findings
Ensure timely remediation
Manage vendor relationships
Coordinate third-party support
Oversee hardware decommissioning
Foster skill development
Foster knowledge sharing
Prioritize Jira ticket queue
Organize On-Call rota
Drive continuous improvement
Stay current with Microsoft roadmaps
Support business continuity planning
Support disaster recovery planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across teams; Collaborate with application teams; Collaborate with network teams; Collaborate with storage teams; Collaborate with cloud teams
Process & Methodology
Jira, ServiceNow, Change control
Full Job Description
REGENT LP Regent is a global private holding company focused on investing in and transforming businesses across a broad spectrum of industries including automotive, technology, consumer products, retail, industrial, and media. Known for driving innovation and operational excellence, Regent partners with management teams to unlock long-term value. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer specialising in Windows Infrastructure to join a global technology team. This area lead role has full accountability for the stability, security, and continuous improvement of an enterprise Windows server estate - spanning on-premises data centres, VMware virtualisation, and VMC on AWS. This role manages the lifecycle of Windows servers, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of business-critical applications. The successful candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate across application, network, storage, and cloud teams.* *Please note this role is on-site 5 days per week AREA CONTEXT The Windows area is dedicated to the management of server operating systems, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of business-critical applications. It covers the deployment, patching, and monitoring of Windows servers across data centres and cloud environments. The area addresses operational challenges such as end-of-life hardware, legacy systems, and the need for rapid response to incidents. It supports business continuity through robust backup and recovery processes and aligns with best practices for system administration. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Build, provision, and maintain Windows servers, VM clusters, and VMs; apply domain join, security baselines, and GPOs in line with organisational standards. Execute monthly patching cycles using WSUS/SCCM or equivalent; validate application services post-patch and record evidence for compliance. Monitor OS and VM health (services, event logs, performance coun
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