Server Engineer (Windows & Linux

Head Resourcing Ltd
Edinburgh, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£117,000.0 - £136,760.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

IBM AIX Bash Shell Python (Programming Language) Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Solaris (Operating System) Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Software Troubleshooting Patch Management Operating System Security
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Job description

Senior Server Engineer (both Windows & Linux) x2 needed for an initial 6-month engagement with our Financial Services client based in Edinburgh.

Requirements

Experience within large-scale IT / Infrastructure Transformations within corporate environments, ideally Financial Services is required.

Demonstrable background in Separation / divestment programmes, Datacentre migration programmes or permission and vulnerability remediation within a large-scale server estate spanning Windows and Unix/Linux platforms is highly preferred.

The role requires candidates to engage via an FCSA accredited Umbrella company. The role is hybrid with an average of 2-days per week onsite in Edinburgh.

Key Skills & Experience required:

  • Proven experience in supporting enterprise server infrastructure within corporate environments.
  • Experience in IT related migrations, divestitures or separations is preferred
  • Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration and engineering.
  • Strong experience with Unix/Linux platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, Solaris, or similar enterprise operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with vulnerability remediation programs in large enterprise environments.
  • Experience working with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of operating system security hardening and secure configuration practices.
  • Experience with patch management, server lifecycle management, and change management processes.
  • Hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or equivalent automation technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

If interested and available to work in Edinburgh an average of 2-days per week, please Apply Immediately!

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