Senior IT Engineer - Servers - ARB16297

Argyll & Bute Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a full-time Senior IT Engineer to join the IT Servers team. This hybrid position involves supporting the server infrastructure and collaborating with a professional team. The role requires a strong background in both Microsoft and Linux environments, with an emphasis on designing and enhancing IT services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and supporting server infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux servers.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and support server infrastructure for a large organization.
• Work closely with the IT team and support network across council offices.

Skills

Server infrastructure design

Cloud services

Network support

Microsoft 365

Linux administration

Job description

Service: Customer Support Services / ICT

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to recruit a full-time Senior IT Engineer to join our IT Servers team based in Helensburgh or Lochgilphead.

This is a hybrid post. Whilst much of this role can be carried out remotely, regular team working in person is a requirement of the post, with an expectation of weekly attendance in the Council's Lochgilphead or Helensburgh offices. There will also be regular travel to other Council offices/schools to support the Council's network.

You will be an IT professional engaged in the design, installation and support of server infrastructure supporting a large organisation. The Council's operating environment consists of physical and virtual Microsoft and Linux servers located over our two datacentres.

The Council has implemented Microsoft 365 and has invested in the use of Teams for unified communications. The council is seeking an individual who can use their experience and knowledge to enhance a professional team that are engaged in supporting the council's business.

Please take note of the essential and desirable requirements relating to Common and ServerTeam experience and include all necessary information when applying.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme , Disability Confident , Armed Forces , Fair Work First Statement , Equality and Fairness , Climate Change , Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• The post-holder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond to meet the operational requirements of the Service

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:

• Gerry McDonald - ICT Networks and Server Manager
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email : [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB16297/000049

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.