Server Infrastructure Administrator

Server Infrastructure Administrator – Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd.

Pay range: £27,051.50 – £27,051.50 (base pay)

Location:

Exchange Quay, Salford Manchester M5 3EF
Office or Kirkby, Liverpool L33 7XW
Office.

Are you passionate about building and maintaining robust IT infrastructure? We’re looking for a skilled Server Infrastructure Engineer to manage enterprise‑level systems and ensure our technology runs seamlessly.

• Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Windows Server 2016 to 2025 environments.
• Administer, configure and support Linux based systems.
• Maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and certificate services across multiple domains.
• Support virtual infrastructure including VMware vSphere and Hyper‑V.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of disaster recovery solutions and backup strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO
  27001, PCI DSS v4.0).
• Provide support and root‑cause analysis for complex issues.
• Document system configurations, changes and operating procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations and cloud integration.
• Handle system patching and software updates.

• Minimum 3‑5 years in a Systems Engineering role within an enterprise or regulated environment.
• Proven expertise in managing both Windows Server and Linux platforms with Active Directory.
• Strong experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, Xen hypervisor technologies.
• Exposure to cloud services (Microsoft Azure, Purview, hybrid environments).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Citrix certification (e.g., CCA‑V).

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and O365 administration.
• Citrix Daas and Xen Server.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security concepts.
• Power Shell/Bash scripting to automate and streamline administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and backup tools (e.g., Graylog, Zabbix, Arcserve, Rubrik, Veeam).
• Solid understanding of networking basics (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
• Microsoft Certified (e.g., MCSA, MCSE or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate).
• Experience working in financial services, legal, or debt recovery sectors.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform or similar automation tools.
• Awareness of security frameworks and ITIL best practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and writing skills.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

• Secure reserved car parking space and excellent transport links.
• Competitive holidays per year including 8 bank holidays.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Company pension plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes.
• Various discounts and other incentives (qualifying period applies).
• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Free parking.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• On‑site parking.
• Referral programme.
• Store discount.

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