Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £650 - £730 per day, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionServer Obsolescence Remediation Engineer
Join our UK ITS Infrastructure team at a leading financial institution, where we focus on providing core IT services. As a Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in assessing and resolving obsolete software components across Windows and Linux servers, ensuring minimal disruption to our business operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Strong expertise in Windows Server (2008–2025) and major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS).
*Experience with patching tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM, RHSatellite) and automation (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell).
*Solid understanding of change control, server hardening, and infrastructure dependencies.
*Proven track record in system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, or server migrations.
*Familiarity with configuration management and CMDB platforms.
Desirable:
*Exposure to virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
*ITIL Foundation or similar certification.
*Awareness of security compliance standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001).
Day-to-Day of the Role:
*Review risk scoring reports and prioritise remediation actions based on criticality.
*Remediate obsolete operating systems (e.g., Windows Server 2012 & 2016, RHEL 7), middleware, and third-party components.
*Plan and execute upgrades, in-place patches, or re-platforming of legacy environments.
*Coordinate with application owners to manage maintenance windows and validate post-remediation stability.
*Conduct pre-change checks, create back-out plans, and update relevant CMDB entries.
*Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Change Management teams to meet compliance and operational standards.
*Maintain detailed remediation logs via Confluence and update the central obsolescence dashboard.
*Participate in knowledge transfer and documentation of remediation playbooks or scripts.
Benefits:
*Flexible working arrangements between the office and home.
*Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Join our UK ITS Infrastructure team at a leading financial institution, where we focus on providing core IT services. As a Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in assessing and resolving obsolete software components across Windows and Linux servers, ensuring minimal disruption to our business operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Strong expertise in Windows Server (2008–2025) and major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS).
*Experience with patching tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM, RHSatellite) and automation (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell).
*Solid understanding of change control, server hardening, and infrastructure dependencies.
*Proven track record in system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, or server migrations.
*Familiarity with configuration management and CMDB platforms.
Desirable:
*Exposure to virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
*ITIL Foundation or similar certification.
*Awareness of security compliance standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001).
Day-to-Day of the Role:
*Review risk scoring reports and prioritise remediation actions based on criticality.
*Remediate obsolete operating systems (e.g., Windows Server 2012 & 2016, RHEL 7), middleware, and third-party components.
*Plan and execute upgrades, in-place patches, or re-platforming of legacy environments.
*Coordinate with application owners to manage maintenance windows and validate post-remediation stability.
*Conduct pre-change checks, create back-out plans, and update relevant CMDB entries.
*Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Change Management teams to meet compliance and operational standards.
*Maintain detailed remediation logs via Confluence and update the central obsolescence dashboard.
*Participate in knowledge transfer and documentation of remediation playbooks or scripts.
Benefits:
*Flexible working arrangements between the office and home.
*Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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