Server Engineer

Thorn SDS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Generous annual leave

Technical training and development

Exposure to enterprise technologies

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Thorn SDS is seeking a Server Engineer for Hereford to manage and maintain our server estate in a secure, mission-critical environment. This onsite role includes an on-call rota with paid, additional responsibilities and a focus on enterprise storage including Pure Storage FlashArray.

You’ll install, configure and support Windows Server environments, VMware/Hyper‑V, and associated storage, backup and DR solutions while collaborating with Cyber Security and Networking teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Windows Server administration.
• Knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V virtualization environment.
• Experience with AD/DNS/DHCP and Group Policy.
• Strong storage management and backup solution experience.
• Proficiency with Pure Storage FlashArray administration.
• Storage capacity planning and lifecycle management.
• Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain physical and virtual server infrastructure.
• Support Windows Server environments and core services.
• Manage enterprise storage, backup and DR solutions (Pure Storage FlashArray).
• Administer storage replication, snapshots, SAN/Fibre Channel and performance monitoring.
• Oversee storage hardware lifecycle, firmware updates and reporting.
• Integrate storage with VMware virtualization and enterprise backups.
• Apply security updates and resolve infrastructure incidents; support tech refreshes.
• Create technical docs and collaborate with Infra, Networks and Cyber Security teams.
• Work with colleagues across Infrastructure, Networks and Cyber Security.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware/Hyper-V

Active Directory/DNS/DHCP/GP

Enterprise storage

Pure Storage FlashArray

Storage lifecycle mgmt

PowerShell

Scripting/automation

Tools

Pure Storage

VMware vSphere

Job description

Server EngineerHereford (onsite)Mon - Fri - plus on call rota£35k - £40k + additional paid on-call

Role Overview

Thorn SDS is a niche Managed Service Provider, who are committed to enabling technology

organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors.

We're looking for a motivated Server Engineer to join our Hereford team, supporting and

maintaining our server estate in a secure, mission-critical environment.

Whether you’re an experienced infrastructure professional looking for your next challenge or

have a solid technical foundation and are ready to develop your career, this is an opportunity

to work with enterprise technologies alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our server and Pure Storage

environments remain secure, resilient, and highly available, while contributing to infrastructure

projects, service improvements, and lifecycle management activities.

On-Call Support

Following your induction and training, you'll participate in a paid, planned on-call rota, providing

out-of-hours support for critical infrastructure. Appropriate support and handover will be

provided to ensure you're fully prepared before joining the rota.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, configuring and maintaining physical and virtual server infrastructure.
• Supporting Windows Server environments and core infrastructure services.
• Managing enterprise storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions, including Pure Storage FlashArray platforms.
• Administering storage replication, snapshots, SAN/Fibre Channel connectivity, capacity planning and performance monitoring.
• Managing storage hardware, firmware and software lifecycle, including obsolescence planning and service reporting.
• Supporting the integration of storage with VMware virtualisation and enterprise backup solutions.
• Applying security updates, resolving infrastructure incidents and supporting technology refresh projects.
• Producing technical documentation and collaborating with Infrastructure, Networks and Cyber Security teams.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Infrastructure, Networks and Cyber Security.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone with a passion for infrastructure technology, strong problem-solving

skills and a desire to continually learn and develop.

Due to the operational nature of this role:

• You must live within a 30-minute commute of the site to support operational and on-call requirements.
• You must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
• You must already have the Right to Work in the UK.

Along with experience in some of the following:

• Windows Server administration.
• VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation.
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Enterprise storage and backup solutions.
• Pure Storage FlashArray administration.
• Storage capacity, performance and lifecycle management.
• PowerShell scripting or automation.
• Experience with Pure Storage is desirable but not essential. If you have a solid infrastructure
• background and the right attitude, we'll provide the training you need to develop your expertise.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement

and professional development. We invest in our people, providing opportunities to learn new

technologies, gain valuable experience and build long-term careers.

We offer:

• On-call allowance.
• Generous annual leave.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Exposure to enterprise technologies, including Pure Storage.
• A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for career progression.

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