Server Infrastructure Administrator

Salary: £37,000 - 45,000 per year

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Systems Engineering role within an enterprise or regulated environment.
• Proven expertise in managing Windows Server and Linux platforms with Active Directory.
• Strong experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, and Xen hypervisor technologies.
• Exposure to cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, Purview, and hybrid environments.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Citrix certification such as CCA‑V.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and O365 administration.
• Experience with Citrix DaaS and Xen Server.
• Knowledge of cyber security concepts.
• Power Shell and/or Bash scripting experience to automate administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and backup tools such as Graylog, Zabbix, Arcserve, Rubrik, or Veeam.
• Solid understanding of networking basics, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewalls.
• Microsoft certification such as 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and highly organised.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• 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 with the implementation and monitoring of disaster recovery solutions and backup strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, ISO
  27001, and 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.
• Carry out system patching and software updates.
• Undertake additional work as determined by our manager or Senior Management Team, consistent with the key tasks of the role.

• Active Directory
• Ansible
• Azure
• Bash
• Citrix
• Cloud
• Graylog
• Hyper‑V
• Support
• ITIL
• Linux
• Power Shell
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Terraform
• VMware
• Veeam
• Windows
• Zabbix
• Office 365
• Dev Ops

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We are hiring a Server Infrastructure Engineer to help manage and maintain our enterprise‑level IT infrastructure. This role can be based at our Exchange Quay, Salford Manchester office or our Kirkby, Liverpool office. We offer a luxurious office environment in a superb location, a competitive holiday allowance, reserved secure car parking spaces, a comprehensive benefits and discounts package, a healthcare scheme, a company pension plan with life assurance, and a Cycle2

Work scheme, with some benefits available after probation.