via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Server Obsolescence Remediation Engineer

Reed
Central London Contract GBP 169,000 – 189,800
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Server 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.

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