Senior Server Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm seeks an SC Cleared System Server / Infrastructure Architect in Farnborough. The role involves shaping system architecture and configuring servers in varied environments. Essential skills include strong Windows environment experience and mastery of Veeam. Work will include addressing complex infrastructure challenges. The project duration is 6 months with potential for extension and offers a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Windows Server, AD, and Terminal Services.
• Expertise in Veeam for backup and recovery.
• Ability to build and patch virtual systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape system architecture through collaborative design.
• Create High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex infrastructure issues.

Skills

Strong Windows environment experience

Veeam Backup & recovery mastery

Networking knowledge

Security hardening

Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion

Virtual system builds & server patching

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

VMware

Dell server infrastructure

Job description

Job Title: SC Cleared System Server / Infrastructure Architect / Engineer
Location: Farnborough with visits to client sites In Lincolnshire
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up To £725.00 per day via an approved umbrella company

Project Snapshot

Join a high-impact tech initiative supporting the full lifecycle of a secure enterprise IT system - from architecture and design to hands-on build, configuration, and testing. You'll shape complex infrastructure involving switches, servers, networking, diodes, firewalls, and end-user clients. This is a fast-paced, technically rich environment built for those who thrive on solving real-world challenges and creating systems that matter.

Your Role

As a trusted architect/engineer, you'll:

• Shape system architecture through collaborative design
• Create and refine High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation
• Build and configure servers within virtual and physical environments
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and propose solutions to complex infrastructure issues

You Bring…

Essential Expertise

• Strong Windows environment experience (Server, AD, Terminal Services)
• Veeam Backup & recovery mastery
• Virtual system builds & server patching know-how
• Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, AV services)
• Security hardening & enterprise-grade monitoring
• Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion, VMware, and Dell server infrastructure

Desirable Extras

• Unix/Linux administration
• Cisco networking & multicast streaming understanding
• Vulnerability scanning (Nessus)
• Agile delivery mindset
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively in technical scenarios