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Posted 09 August, 2026

Wintel Engineer

FryerMiles
Basingstoke, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

WINTEL Engineer – Basingstoke - £500 to £700 per day (Outside IR35) – 5 days onsite

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FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a Major Defence Prime to assist with their recruitment of multiple WINTEL Engineers to join a large Defence programme, supporting the delivery and integration of secure Windows and Intel-based enterprise infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly secure environment, helping to deliver critical national security capabilities.

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Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for integrating, configuring and supporting WINTEL platforms, ensuring they meet operational, security and performance requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Integrate WINTEL platforms into secure enterprise environments.
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  • Deploy, configure and support Windows Server infrastructure.
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  • Work closely with infrastructure, network, security and project teams to deliver integrated technical solutions.
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  • Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including design documents, configuration guides and governance artefacts.
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  • Support platform implementation, upgrades, patching and ongoing operational maintenance.
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  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide effective technical resolutions.
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  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with programme governance, security standards and best practices.
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Essential Skills & Experience

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  • Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance – essential.
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  • Proven experience as a WINTEL Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer within Defence, Government or other highly secure environments.
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  • Strong experience with:
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o Windows Server o Active Directory o Enterprise Microsoft infrastructure

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  • Experience integrating infrastructure into complex enterprise environments.
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  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
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  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
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Desirable Skills

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  • Experience working on Defence or National Security programmes.
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  • Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware.
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  • Experience with enterprise backup and storage platforms.
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  • Familiarity with Microsoft security technologies and infrastructure hardening.
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  • Understanding of ITIL processes and change management.
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Please note: Due to the nature of this programme, applicants must hold active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance and be eligible to work within the UK Defence sector.

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WINTEL Engineer – Basingstoke - £500 to £700 per day (Outside IR35) – 5 days onsite