Server Engineer (Windows & Linux) – Senior

I.T. & Communications
Midlothian
August 19, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Senior Server Engineer (both Windows & Linux) x2 needed for an initial 6-month engagement with our Financial Services client based in Edinburgh.

Experience within large-scale IT / Infrastructure Transformations within corporate environments, ideally Financial Services is required.

Demonstrable background in Separation / divestment programmes, Datacentre migration programmes or permission and vulnerability remediation within a large-scale server estate spanning Windows and Unix/Linux platforms is highly preferred.

The role requires candidates to engage via an FCSA accredited Umbrella company. The role is hybrid with an average of 2-days per week onsite in Edinburgh.

Key Skills & Experience required:

  • Proven experience in supporting enterprise server infrastructure within corporate environments.
  • Experience in IT related migrations, divestitures or separations is preferred
  • Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration and engineering.
  • Strong experience with Unix/Linux platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, Solaris, or similar enterprise operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with vulnerability remediation programs in large enterprise environments.
  • Experience working with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of operating system security hardening and secure configuration practices.
  • Experience with patch management, server lifecycle management, and change management processes.
  • Hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or equivalent automation technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.

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