Platfoms Patching Specialist

Venn Group are working with a local authority client in London to recruit an Interim Platform/Server Engineer on an initial 3 month contract.

The role is paying £500 umbrella per day (inside IR35) and requires 1 day per week onsite.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in patch management and vulnerability remediation for Windows Server and Azure environments.

The Interim Platform/Server Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the security and compliance of the infrastructure and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions while minimising service disruption.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, deploy, and validate patches for Windows Servers and Azure-based systems
• Remediate vulnerabilities using tools like Microsoft Defender and Azure Security Centre
• Manage and secure Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policies
• Automate tasks using PowerShell scripting
• Configure and manage Azure security tools, including Security Centre, Sentinel, and Azure Firewall
• Implement security policies for Azure resources, including VM hardening and access controls
• Collaborate with teams to prioritise and address vulnerabilities
• Maintain documentation for patching and remediation processes
• Conduct post-remediation validation and provide reports to stakeholders

Essential and desirable skills:

• Qualys skills very beneficial
• Azure Desired State Configuration (DSC) – PowerShell skills required
• Should be a Windows Server engineer (Not Windows 10/11 and not Intune)

If your experience matches the requirements listed above, please apply with an updated CV.