Job Description

End User Computer Engineer - Windows PlatformsLocation: Flexible (Main office: Guildford - remote working available)Contract: 12 Months (potential extension)Hours: 37 hours per weekRate: £50.00 per hour PAYE or £67.47 via umbrella (inside IR35)Clearance: BPSS onlyThe Role BAE Systems is seeking an End User Computer Engineer - Windows Platforms to support and maintain Windows desktop services and infrastructure within a secure enterprise environment. You'll be responsible for Windows image management, VMware platforms, infrastructure support, security hardening, and troubleshooting, ensuring services are delivered in line with ITIL best practice.Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Windows 10/11 images.
• Support VMware Horizon, Windows infrastructure, and desktop services.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise desktop performance.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
• Implement Windows security hardening (CIS benchmarks).
• Develop automation using PowerShell and support infrastructure improvements.

• Windows 10/11 and VMware Horizon.
• VMware vCenter, ESXi, and App Volumes.
• Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Windows security hardening (CIS).
• PowerShell and automation experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Terraform, Packer, Python.
• Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Linux, NGINX/Apache.
• Trellix, Tanium, Backup & DR.

• 12-month contract with extension potential.
• Flexible location with predominantly remote working.
• Competitive rate of £50 per hour PAYE.
• Opportunity to work within BAE Systems' Digital Infrastructure team.