Role Overview
Thorn SDS is a niche Managed Service Provider, who are committed to enabling technology organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors.
We're looking for a motivated Server Engineer to join our Hereford team, supporting and maintaining our server estate in a secure, mission-critical environment.
Whether you're an experienced infrastructure professional looking for your next challenge or have a solid technical foundation and are ready to develop your career, this is an opportunity to work with enterprise technologies alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team.
You'll play a key role in ensuring our server infrastructure remains secure, resilient and available, while contributing to exciting projects and continuous service improvements.
What You'll Be Doing
Installing, configuring and maintaining physical and virtual server infrastructure.
Supporting Windows Server environments and core infrastructure services.
Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
Managing storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Applying security updates, patches and system hardening.
Investigating and resolving infrastructure incidents and problems.
Supporting infrastructure projects, upgrades and technology refreshes.
Producing and maintaining technical documentation.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Infrastructure, Networks and Cyber Security.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with a passion for infrastructure technology, strong problem-solving skills and a desire to continually learn and develop.
Experience in some of the following would be beneficial:
Windows Server administration.
VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation.
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
Microsoft server technologies.
Storage and backup solutions.
PowerShell scripting or automation.
Enterprise infrastructure support.
Experience with Pure Storage is desirable but not essential. If you have a solid infrastructure background and the right attitude, we'll provide the training you need to develop your expertise.
On-Call Support
Following your induction and training, you'll participate in a planned on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support for critical infrastructure. Appropriate support and handover will be provided to ensure you're fully prepared before joining the rota.
Essential Requirements
Due to the operational nature of this role:
You must live within a 30-minute commute of the site to support operational and on-call requirements.
You must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
You must already have the Right to Work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development. We invest in our people, providing opportunities to learn new technologies, gain valuable experience and build long-term careers.
We offer:
Competitive salary.
On-call allowance.
Generous annual leave.
Pension scheme.
Ongoing technical training and development.
Exposure to enterprise technologies, including Pure Storage.
A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for career progression.
Apply Now
Whether you're already an experienced Server Engineer or have the technical capability and ambition to grow into the role, we encourage you to apply.
All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK and already possess, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of National Security Clearance.
Due to the nature of our business, your nationality, previous nationalities, and country of birth may influence the types of roles for which you are eligible. For more details, visit the GOV.UK website or click here.
