Server Engineer

Thorn SDS Ltd

Hereford

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-call allowance

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Technical training

Exposure to Pure Storage

Career progression

Job summary

Thorn SDS Ltd in Hereford is seeking a motivated Server Engineer to join our team, supporting and maintaining our server estate in a secure, mission-critical environment.

You'll 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.

Qualifications

You must live within a 30-minute commute of the site.
UK Security Clearance eligibility required.
Right to Work in the UK confirmed.
Experience in Windows Server administration.
Experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization.
Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
Experience with enterprise storage and backup solutions.
Experience with Pure Storage FlashArray administration.
Experience with SAN/Fibre Channel technologies.
Experience with storage capacity, performance and lifecycle management.
PowerShell scripting or automation.
ITIL service management practices.

Responsibilities

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 virtualization 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.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware/Hyper-V virtualization

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Enterprise storage

Backup solutions

Pure Storage FlashArray administration

SAN/Fibre Channel technologies

Storage capacity management

Performance monitoring

PowerShell scripting

ITIL service management

Tools

Pure Storage FlashArray

Job description

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.

Essential Requirements

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.
SAN/Fibre Channel technologies.
Storage capacity, performance and lifecycle management.
PowerShell scripting or automation.
Enterprise infrastructure support.
ITIL service management practices

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.

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