Senior Server Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT contracting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a SC Cleared System Server / Infrastructure Architect / Engineer to join a high-impact tech initiative. The role involves shaping system architecture, building servers, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Windows environments, Veeam Backup solutions, and networking knowledge. This position is based in Farnborough with an option for site visits, offering competitive rates and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Windows environment experience in Server, AD, and Terminal Services.
• Expertise in Veeam Backup and recovery solutions.
• Experience with virtual system builds and server patching.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Windows environment experience

Veeam Backup & recovery

Virtual system builds & server patching

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS)

Security hardening & enterprise-grade monitoring

Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion

Tools

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