Server Infrastructure Administrator
Phillips & Cohen Associates
Salford, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 45KJob location
Salford, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Systems Engineering
Azure
Bash
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Data as a Services
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Desktop Computing
Linux
DevOps
Document Management Systems
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Microsoft Exchange Server
Hyper-V
Linux System Administration
Microsoft Office
Windows Server
Networking Basics
Citrix Systems
PCI Data Security Standards
Powershell
Cloud Services
Ansible
Arcserve
TCP/IP
VMware Infrastructure
Virtual Local Area Networks
vSphere
Xen Servers
Zabbix
Office365
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Cloud Integration
Veeam
Terraform
VMware
Job description
- Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Windows Server 2016 to 2025 environments.
- Administer, configure, and support Linux-based systems.
- Maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and certificate services across multiple domains.
- Support virtual infrastructure including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of disaster recovery solutions and backup strategies.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, ISO27001, and PCI DSS v4.0.
- Provide support and root cause analysis for complex issues.
- Document system configurations, changes, and operating procedures.
- Participate in infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and cloud integration.
- Carry out system patching and software updates.
- Undertake additional work as determined by our manager or Senior Management Team, consistent with the key tasks of the role.
Technologies:
- Active Directory
- Ansible
- Azure
- Bash
- Citrix
- Cloud
- Graylog
- Hyper-V
- Support
- ITIL
- Linux
- PowerShell
- Security
- TCP/IP
- Terraform
- VMware
- Veeam
- Windows
- Zabbix
- Office 365
- DevOps
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Systems Engineering role within an enterprise or regulated environment.
- Proven expertise in managing Windows Server and Linux platforms with Active Directory.
- Strong experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, and Xen hypervisor technologies.
- Exposure to cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, Purview, and hybrid environments.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Citrix certification such as CCA-V.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and O365 administration.
- Experience with Citrix DaaS and XenServer.
- Knowledge of cyber security concepts.
- PowerShell and/or Bash scripting experience to automate administrative tasks.
- Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and backup tools such as Graylog, Zabbix, Arcserve, Rubrik, or Veeam.
- Solid understanding of networking basics, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewalls.
- Microsoft certification such as MCSA, MCSE, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
- Experience working in financial services, legal, or debt recovery sectors.
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation tools.
- Awareness of security frameworks and ITIL best practices.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised.
- Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.