Server Engineer

Server Engineer - SC Cleared
Active SC Clearance is required for this position.

We're working with a well-established organisation in the Financial Services sector to recruit an experienced Server Engineer to join its infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to support a large-scale Windows server estate while playing a key part in modernisation and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

You'll be responsible for managing both physical and virtual server environments, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and highly available. Alongside day-to-day operational support, you'll contribute to server lifecycle activities, automation, and ongoing infrastructure projects.

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite)

The Role
As a Server Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

* Building, configuring, deploying, maintaining, and retiring Windows servers across physical and virtual environments.
* Supporting enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring stability, availability, and performance.
* Creating and maintaining PowerShell scripts to automate administration and streamline operational tasks.
* Managing core Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
* Administering VMware vSphere environments, with Hyper-V experience viewed as an advantage.
* Delivering server patching, operating system upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
* Diagnosing and resolving infrastructure issues, carrying out root cause analysis where appropriate.
* Assisting with infrastructure change projects, including server refreshes, migrations, and platform upgrades.
* Producing accurate technical documentation and following established ITIL processes.
* Participating in an on-call rota and supporting planned out-of-hours maintenance when required.

What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll have:

* Active SC Clearance (essential).
* Previous experience in a Server Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Windows Infrastructure role.
* Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration within enterprise environments.
* Practical experience building, deploying, maintaining, and decommissioning servers.
* Solid PowerShell scripting skills with a focus on automation.
* Hands-on VMware vSphere administration experience (Hyper-V knowledge is beneficial).
* Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
* Experience with Windows patch management, operating system lifecycle management, and server security best practices.
* Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience supporting business-critical infrastructure.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Desirable Experience
Any exposure to the following would be beneficial:

* Microsoft Azure
* MECM / SCCM
* Microsoft Intune
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* Linux

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