Location: Cheshire (Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days home) Contract Type: PAYE through Umbrella Duration: Until 07/2026 Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Server Engineer to join our team on a hybrid basis in Cheshire. This role involves managing and optimizing server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security compliance, and seamless integration with network and application environments. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage Hyper-V environments using standard build processes. Implement and maintain Windows Clustering and Network Load Balancers. Apply CIS hardening via Group Policy Objects (GPO). Manage Active Directory and Certificate Authority services. Collaborate with network, security, and application teams for smooth operations. Automate server provisioning and configuration using PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform. Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions, including Bare Metal Recovery (BMR). Monitor server performance using tools like Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent. Maintain detailed documentation of systems architecture, processes, and procedures. Storage knowledge is advantageous. Provide status reporting to senior stakeholders. Requirements Proven experience as a Server Engineer in enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of Hyper-V, Windows Server, clustering, and load balancing. Familiarity with CIS hardening, Active Directory, and Certificate Authority. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform). Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions. Monitoring expertise with tools such as Nagios or SolarWinds. Eligible for BPSS clearance. Must work via PAYE through an Umbrella company. Interested? Apply now to join a dynamic team and contribute to critical infrastructure projects.