Skills

Python Bash PowerShell Jira Encryption ServiceNow VMware Linux Windows System Administration Active Directory Windows Server

Job Specifications

Systems Engineer / System Engineer (Windows Server + VMware + Manufacturing Systems)

Our client is a one of the world top hands free video streaming technology company:

-Over 6500 + staff globally across EMEA, NA, APAC and Middle East

-Grow rapidly with cutting edge AR and VR technologies

They are looking for a system engineer to support their hardware R&D and manufacturing divisions within the infrastructure environment:

-L3/L4 technical support, infrastructure-related troubleshooting and end-user hardware/software issues within agreed-upon SLAs

-Provisioning, installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems and related

infrastructure and routine patching of physical and virtual server environments

-Creation and maintenance of comprehensive "as-built" documentation and system administration operating procedures

-Technical assessment of new technologies

-Vendor management

-Main technical environment: Mostly Windows server, some Linux, Active Directory, VMware, SAN, storage, backup, scripting in Bash/Powershell/Python, bespoke manufacturing system configuration

Requirements:

-5+ years of expertise in Windows Server versions, Active Directory

administration, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Management

-Practical experience managing VMWare and Hyper-V environments

-Experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN) and iSCSI

-Infrastructure Design: load balancing, auto-scaling, replication, and encryption protocols

-Linux administration and support is a plus

-Scripting: proficient in BASH, PowerShell, or Python for infrastructure automation

-Familiar with ticketing system such as Jira or ServiceNow

Please note this role requires 5 days on site in Abingdon (OX14) where they have manufacturing site and cleanroom, cleanroom suit will be provided and must be used for safety reason when you enter the cleanroom areas for any system related work.

Initially 10 months full time contract start ASAP till 31st of Dec 2026 with the option to extend yearly afterwards. Contract is inside IR35, offer up to £475 per day. Monday to Friday standard business hours.

About the Company

Widen the Net helps technology companies build diverse, world-class teams across borders. Since 2007, we've supported fast-growing businesses by providing high-quality talent through two core services: Executive Search and Managed Service Provision (MSP). We manage over 100 remote and onsite professionals worldwide, delivering compliant, fast, and people-first workforce solutions -- without portals or red tape. Our Executive Search practice is driven by deep sector expertise, diversity-focused sourcing, and a no-CV-floods a... Know more