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# Server Engineer (Windows & Linux

- **Company:** Head Resourcing Ltd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £117,000.0 - £136,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 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, Qualys
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.headresourcing.com/job/server-engineer-windows-and-linux-senior-5992019/apply

## About the Role

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!

## Description

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


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