Freelance remote job Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Remote Outside IR35

Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist - Remote - Outside IR35

Must have or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance

The role combines hands-on SCORCH runbook development and troubleshooting with PowerShell automation and integrations across ServiceNow, SCOM, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
This position is suited to an experienced SCORCH specialist who understands enterprise automation and is comfortable taking ownership of critical production services within an ITIL-aligned environment.

Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Responsibilities

Administer, support and maintain Microsoft System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) environments.
Maintain the availability, health, performance and resilience of production and non-production SCORCH platforms.
Design, maintain, test, deploy and optimise SCORCH runbooks.
Develop and support PowerShell-based automation workflows for request fulfilment and operational automation.
Diagnose failed automations, integration failures and workflow errors.
Manage integrations between SCORCH, ServiceNow, SCOM, Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams.
Support ServiceNow ITSM workflows, automated ticket creation, request fulfilment and REST API integrations.
Support SCOM alert processing, event management and monitoring integrations.
Plan and deliver patching, upgrades, releases, capacity management and platform lifecycle activities.
Investigate incidents and problems affecting automation services and contribute to root cause analysis.
Support service restoration and major incidents involving automation, monitoring or integration services.
Produce and maintain operational documentation, runbook guidance, knowledge articles and support procedures.
Deliver changes in line with ITIL processes, security controls, SLAs and agreed change windows.

Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Skills and Experience

Strong hands-on Microsoft System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) experience is essential.
Proven experience supporting, troubleshooting and maintaining SCORCH runbooks and automation services.
Experience designing, testing and deploying Orchestrator runbooks within enterprise environments.
Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience.

Desirable

Experience of ServiceNow Integration experience
Experience with Kelverion Integration Packs would be advantageous.
Experience with SQL Always On Availability Groups, Hyper-V Replica or highly available SCORCH architectures would be beneficial.
VMware PowerCLI, virtualisation, hybrid Data Centre or wider infrastructure automation experience would be advantageous.
Experience supporting secure, regulated or highly governed environments would be beneficial.
Flexibility to support out-of-hours activities where required.

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Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.