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.