Senior IT Engineer - Servers

Salary: £29,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for an experienced IT professional with strong technical expertise in server infrastructure.
• We require experience in the design, installation and ongoing support of server environments.
• We require experience with both Microsoft and Linux servers.
• We require experience working across physical and virtual server platforms.
• We ask applicants to clearly evidence essential and desirable criteria from the Job Description and Person Specification, particularly common and server team experience.
• Access to a vehicle or pool car is necessary, as travel to Council offices and schools will be required.
• Regular in-person attendance in Lochgilphead is essential, alongside a hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• We will rely on you to design, install and support server infrastructure across our Council estate.
• We will expect you to provide hardware and software support.
• We will expect you to deliver second- and third-line operational support.
• We will rely on you to resolve service requests, incidents and complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• We will expect you to support our Microsoft and Linux server environment across two datacentres.
• We will require you to travel between Council offices and schools as service needs arise.

Technologies

• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• Microsoft 365
• Office 365
• ICT
• Network

More

We are Argyll and Bute Council, an award-winning organisation serving one of Scotlands most stunning areas and supporting around 5,000 colleagues. We are seeking a full-time Senior IT Engineer to join our IT Server Team based in Lochgilphead. This is a hybrid role with significant remote working possible, but regular attendance in Lochgilphead is essential. We invest in core technologies including Microsoft 365, virtualisation and storage platforms, and we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, cycle to work scheme, gym and leisure discounts, wellbeing initiatives, learning and career growth, and a flexible first approach to working. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

last updated 27 week of 2026