Server Engineer - System Integrator

Join a Fortune‑class integrated telecommunications leader with a world-class mobile network, global data centre footprint, and cutting-edge enterprise services spanning AI, cloud, and IoT. Recognised for its innovation in smart networking, sustainability, and disaster response, this organisation is seeking a Server Engineer to support and optimise complex enterprise-level infrastructure. This role offers a chance to take ownership of critical infrastructure projects, driving performance and resilience across virtual, physical, and cloud environments. 

Step into a high-impact infrastructure role at a company redefining global telecommunications. Apply now and help shape the future of enterprise IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure (servers, services, applications) for KDDI Europe’s business and corporate operations.
• Implement monitoring solutions for customer networks, services, and applications with a focus on detail, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to customers and KDDI group companies as needed.
• Lead system architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing technical support.
• Manage projects end-to-end, including documentation, vendor negotiations, and coordination with internal teams or external clients.
• Collaborate with other KDDI European group companies and customer organisations to ensure smooth delivery of infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provisioning, detailed planning, design and implementation of core systems and services, including hardware, software, servers and applications.
• Network element configuration including day-to-day service delivery.
• Network and server implementation and optimization.
• Consideration of the most profitable system and implementation methods.
• Creation of handover documents, providing internal training as necessary.
• Documentation for implementation and modification.
• Development and implementation of new features and services.
• Migration planning and execution.
• Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing.
• Vendor negotiation and control.
• 2nd/3rd level troubleshooting with relation to company divisions and external customers if required & escalation contact (if necessary, outside of
• working hours)
• Maintain secure operations and keep the environment tidy.
• Project and service delivery schedule management.
• Project and service delivery arrangement with KDDI HQ and KDDI European group.
• Periodical status report to your line manager.
• Endeavour to reach the project target provided by your manager.
• Time management and project coordination for smooth implementation.
• Report any incident to your superior in timely manner Ad-hoc tasks as requested by line management

Skills/Must have:

• Extensive work experience in LINUX/Windows server environments.
• ISP related server application knowledge and experience. I.E. SMTP, DNS, HTTP, Radius.
• Detailed knowledge of monitoring applications such as zabbix, nagios, icinga, SolarWinds, OpManager and others.
• Detailed knowledge of server and storage hardware.
• Detailed knowledge of server security hardening.
• Detailed knowledge of server virtualization (hypervisor).
• Facility Management, Network Cabling, Equipment Installation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong time management/multi tasking & organisational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Reliable time keeping and attendance

Benefits:

• Great Benefits
• Commute is expensed

Salary:

• £42,000 Basic Per Annum