Server Engineer

Server Engineer – SC Cleared | Windows Server | PowerShell | VMware Active SC Clearance is essential for this opportunity. Are you an experienced Server Engineer with expertise in Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, VMware, and server build and decommissioning? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector seeking an engineer to support and enhance its enterprise server infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative infrastructure team, working in a secure enterprise environment where you'll be responsible for maintaining business-critical systems while contributing to infrastructure upgrades and transformation projects. Location: Central London (2–3 days onsite per week) Key Responsibilities Build, configure, deploy, maintain, and decommission both physical and virtual Windows Servers. Manage and support enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate server administration and improve operational efficiency. Administer core Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Support and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure (Hyper-V experience also considered). Carry out Windows Server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation. Investigate and resolve server and infrastructure incidents, performing root cause analysis where required. Support infrastructure projects including migrations, upgrades, and server refresh activities. Produce and maintain technical documentation while working within ITIL service management processes. Participate in an on-call rota and occasional planned out-of-hours maintenance. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (required). Proven experience as a Server Engineer , Windows Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role. Strong experience with Windows Server administration in enterprise environments. Hands-on experience building, deploying, and decommissioning physical and virtual servers. Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills. VMware vSphere administration experience (Hyper-V knowledge is beneficial). Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Experience with Windows Server patch management, operating system lifecycle management, and infrastructure security best practices. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience supporting critical server infrastructure. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Microsoft Azure MECM / SCCM Microsoft Intune Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Linux administration If you're an SC Cleared Server Engineer with strong Windows Server, VMware, and PowerShell expertise looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.