Windows Scripting Engineer - Powershell

Windows Scripting Engineer (Powershell) A Windows Scripting Engineer with Powershell expereince is required to work on a twelve-month contract (with the possibility of extension) for our Defence client based in Corsham. This is a 12-month contract with a leading UK defence company. Overview of the Windows Scripting Engineer (Powershell) contract role Defence Information requires a Windows scripting engineer to support the New Style of IT (Deployed) project at Corsham. The role will involve developing scripts to automate the installation and configuration of a wide range of applications and infrastructure e.g. Exchange, Veeam, VMware products. PowerShell is the script language of choice as the development is mostly for a Windows environment, though other scripting languages are also used. There is already a large scripting team that operates as a software team using an Agile methodology, and these roles are in this team. Production of customer delivery reports. Production of cost reporting information and reports. Production of resource reports. Undertake project management activities inline with monthly cycle of activities. Baseline project control system and provide regular status reporting on progress. Developing zero-touch scripts that integrate with bespoke and COTS orchestrators e.g. Ansible Integrating and testing scripted deployments in a virtual environment and then a physical environment Occasional visits to customer sites to support deployment Key skills required for the Windows Scripting Engineer PowerShell, including advanced coding features e.g. Workflows, Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Bare Metal Deployment. Training can be provided if an otherwise suitable candidate needs these skills enhancing Python, batch scripting, VBScript Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Operating Systems Active Directory VMware, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Horizon Undertaking changes in controlled environment Atlassian toolset Collaborative working in a team environment Technical documentation production. If you are a Windows Scripting Engineer looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact Mark Ellis on or phone . Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information. Outsource. Our People. Your Success. Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors. We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates. The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs. Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and, in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support). Please visit our website www.outsource-uk.co.uk