Server Engineer - 6 month contract

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance across enterprise systems.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Windows Server environments from 2003 to current versions.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, including group policies, user provisioning, and domain services.
• Deploy and manage SCCM and Intune for endpoint configuration, patching, and compliance.
• Configure and maintain VMware environments, including virtual machines, clusters, and resource pools.
• Implement and manage Veeam backup and recovery solutions.
• Monitor and enhance server security using Windows Defender and related tools.
• Perform routine operational tasks including server health checks, patching, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot server-related issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Maintain documentation for server configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support infrastructure projects and upgrades.

• Matric and Tertiary Qualification.
• 8 years of experience in server engineering or system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2003 Current.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, SCCM, Intune.
• Proficiency in VMware and Veeam technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows Defender and endpoint security practices.
• Solid understanding of operational IT processes and service delivery.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

• Win Server 2003 to current
• Active Directory SCCM
• Intune VMware
• Veeam
• Windows Defender