Senior Server Engineer

Hampshire Trust Bank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (increasing with

Job summary

Hampshire Trust Bank is seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join the IT Infrastructure team. The role covers delivery, stability, security and ongoing improvement of core server infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

You will act as an escalation point for complex issues and help shape the future direction of the infrastructure estate. Working with Infrastructure, Security, Transformation and Technology teams, you’ll blend hands-on engineering with architectural thinking to

Qualifications

• Strong experience administering Windows Server in enterprise environments.
• Excellent Linux (Ubuntu) administration experience.
• Experience with VMware vSphere / ESXi.
• Solid SQL Server administration and support.
• Expertise with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Experience with Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience with enterprise backup & recovery (Rubrik/Zerto).
• Knowledge of ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, manage and support server infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Administer Windows Server and Linux platforms with focus on security and availability.
• Manage core services: AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO; support VMware tooling.
• Provide senior-level support for critical business applications and SQL Server environments.
• Drive resilience, disaster recovery planning, backup and capacity forecasting.
• Develop automation and runbooks; reduce recurring incidents.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Security mindset

Tools

Windows Server

Linux (Ubuntu)

VMware vSphere/ESXi

SQL Server

Active Directory / DNS / DHCP / Group Policy

Azure / AWS

Rubrik / Zerto

Enterprise storage

Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / SSO

PowerShell / Bash / Python

Ansible / Terraform

Docker

REST APIs / YAML

Job description

Senior Server Engineer Hampshire Trust Bank Greater London, England, GB

Location: Fenchurch Street, London

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Working Pattern: Hybrid (50/50)

Reports to: Technical Services Manager

Hampshire Trust Bank is a specialist bank, staffed by experts focused on helping UK businesses realise their ambitions.

We offer niche specialty lines, as an SME bank, targeting under-served segments. Our dedicated Wholesale Finance, Bridging Finance, Development Finance and Specialist Mortgages teams ensure that businesses receive the outstanding service, lasting relationships, integrity, and expertise they need to prosper.

We also provide savings accounts to individuals and businesses and since we lend to SMEs, our savers can be sure their money will help boost the British economy. Our vision is to be the go-to bank in our chosen markets; to deliver positive customer outcomes, rewarding careers and great shareholder value through a high-performing culture grounded in excellence and integrity.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Server Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team at Hampshire Trust Bank.

This is a senior technical role responsible for the delivery, stability, security and continuous improvement of our core server infrastructure across onpremises and cloud environments. You'll act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, provide expert support across critical platforms, and help shape the future direction of our infrastructure estate.

Working closely with Infrastructure, Security, Transformation and Technology teams, you'll combine handson engineering expertise with architectural thinking to deliver secure, resilient and scalable solutions that support the bank's ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities

Server Infrastructure & Platform Management

• Design, build, manage and support physical and virtual server infrastructure across onpremises and cloud environments
• Administer Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu) platforms, ensuring performance, availability and security
• Manage core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and identity integrations
• Support and maintain VMware virtualisation platforms and associated tooling
• Manage server lifecycle activities including patching, upgrades and platform refreshes

SQL & Application Support

• Provide senior-level support for critical business applications
• Support Microsoft SQL Server environments across production, UAT and development
• Build, configure and maintain SQL Server hosts and instances
• Develop and execute SQL queries to support investigations, reporting and operational activities
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues through root cause analysis and performance monitoring

Resilience, Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Ensure high availability and resilience across server and storage platforms
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing and recovery activities
• Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions
• Proactively identify and remove single points of failure
• Forecast capacity requirements and platform growth
• Maintain secure server configurations aligned to security standards and policies
• Support vulnerability management and remediation activities
• Drive an automation-first approach through scripting and configuration management
• Contribute to infrastructure modernisation and standardisation initiatives
• Work closely with Information Security teams to manage risk and ensure compliance

Documentation & Technical Leadership

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records and support guides
• Create operational runbooks and knowledge articles
• Mentor colleagues and share technical knowledge across teams
• Support vendors and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce recurring incidents through effective root cause analysis

Who You'll Work With

You’ll collaborate closely with:

• Server, Network and Desktop teams
• Information Security team
• Business Transformation teams
• Third-party technology partners and vendors
• Stakeholders across the wider bank

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong experience administering Windows Server environments within enterprise organisations
• Strong Linux administration experience, ideally Ubuntu
• Experience supporting VMware vSphere / ESXi environments
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server administration and support experience
• Expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
• Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud environments
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions such as Rubrik or Zerto
• Experience working with enterprise storage platforms
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SSO and Conditional Access

Technical Skills

• PowerShell, Bash or Python scripting
• Infrastructure automation using Ansible, Terraform or similar tools
• Docker and containerisation technologies
• REST APIs, YAML, Postman and automation tooling
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Knowledge of ITIL processes including Incident, Problem and Change Management

Skills & Attributes

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Security-first approach to infrastructure management
• Technical leadership and mentoring capability
• Strong commercial awareness and business alignment
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Cycle to Work & Green Car Schemes
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Study support & professional memberships

If you're an experienced infrastructure professional with a passion for server engineering, automation, resilience and modern infrastructure platforms, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-time