Server Engineer

Server Engineer (Contract)Location:Cheltenham (Hybrid

• 3 days on-site)Day Rate:£350 - 425 per day (IR35 to be determined)Duration:6 months (minimum 3 months, likely extension)Our client, a leading organisation within the technology and services sector, is seeking an experienced Server Engineer to support and enhance their on-prem Windows Server estate. This role will play a key part in stabilising legacy environments, improving operational processes, and helping plan the transition towards Azure.What you’ll doProvide hands-on support across a multi-version Windows Server estate (2003–2019)Lead discovery work across servers and environments to understand ownership, configuration, and required improvementsCarry out day-to-day server administration and desktop support across Cheltenham sitesContribute to planning activities for server migrations, including on-prem and AzureEstablish foundational processes and documentation for long-term supportManage contract renewals and support agreements relating to the infrastructureYou’ll work closely with technical teams, on-site operations, and external suppliers to stabilise legacy services and define a clearer, more efficient support model.What we’re looking forStrong experience with on-prem Windows Server (including legacy versions)Background in server administration, troubleshooting, and maintenanceAbility to assess existing infrastructure and recommend improvementsExperience supporting desktop environments in a mixed estateUnderstanding of Azure migrations or hybrid-cloud planningThe ideal candidate will be proactive, structured, and comfortable working in a mixed legacy environment while helping drive modernisation. Server Engineer (Contract) Location:Cheltenham (Hybrid
• 3 days on-site) Day Rate:£350 - 425 per day (IR35 to be determined) Duration:6 months (minimum 3 months, likely extension) Our client, a leading organisation within the technology and services sector, is seeking an experienced Server Engineer to support and enhance their on-prem Windows Server estate. This role will play a key part in stabilising legacy environments, improving operational processes, and helping plan the transition towards Azure. What you’ll do Provide hands-on support across a multi-version Windows Server estate (2003–2019) Lead discovery work across servers and environments to understand ownership, configuration, and required improvements Carry out day-to-day server administration and desktop support across Cheltenham sites Contribute to planning activities for server migrations, including on-prem and Azure Establish foundational processes and documentation for long-term support Manage contract renewals and support agreements relating to the infrastructure You’ll work closely with technical teams, on-site operations, and external suppliers to stabilise legacy services and define a clearer, more efficient support model. What we’re looking for Strong experience with on-prem Windows Server (including legacy versions) Background in server administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance Ability to assess existing infrastructure and recommend improvements Experience supporting desktop environments in a mixed estate Understanding of Azure migrations or hybrid-cloud planning The ideal candidate will be proactive, structured, and comfortable working in a mixed legacy environment while helping drive modernisation.