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Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer Newport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) 550 per day (Inside IR35) 6-Month Contract SC Clearance Required An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-profile enterprise infrastructure programme supporting critical services and large-scale IT environments. This role is ideal for an infrastructure specialist with deep expertise in NetApp storage technologies, enterprise backup solutions, and complex data centre environments. You will play a key role in the design, implementation, optimisation and support of business-critical storage and backup platforms while working closely with technical teams, architects and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation and enhancement of enterprise storage and backup infrastructure. Act as the subject matter expert for NetApp technologies across project and operational activities. Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technical refresh programmes. Evaluate and integrate new hardware and software solutions into existing environments. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and project teams. Produce high-quality technical documentation, implementation plans and operational procedures. Support capacity planning, performance optimisation and storage lifecycle management. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across storage, backup and SAN environments. Provide 2nd/3rd line support and ensure adherence to service levels and operational processes. Support pre-sales, solution design and effort estimation activities where required. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with NetApp storage platforms (essential). Extensive background in enterprise storage, backup and infrastructure management. Experience working within large-scale, mission-critical environments. Strong knowledge of SAN technologies, storage optimisation and data management. Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation. Ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior engineers. Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Desirable Experience with virtualisation technologies. Exposure to enterprise backup platforms and disaster recovery solutions. Experience working to strict SLA-driven environments. Microsoft or infrastructure-related technical certifications. Experience within highly regulated or secure environments. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV!

Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer (Contract) Location: Newport (3 days per week on-site) Day Rate: 500 - 550 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 12 month Contract Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required (Strictly no dual nationals due to security constraints) The Opportunity Are you an expert in enterprise storage architecture and data resilience? We are seeking a Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of technical design, seamless implementation, and high-level support for mission-critical storage and backup infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of strategic engineering and tactical delivery-combining pre-sales solution scoping, technical documentation, and robust operational support. If you want to leverage your NetApp expertise in a highly secure environment, this contract offers fantastic scope and impact. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will drive the lifecycle of storage infrastructure and project delivery: Pre-Sales & Scoping: Collaborating with stakeholders to scope technical solutions, estimate resource/cost requirements, and contribute directly to proposal-ready documentation. Storage & Environment Administration: Maximizing system supportability by managing data storage (space allocation/optimization), supporting SAN environments, overseeing access authorizations, and ensuring network access integrity. Integration & Evaluation: Evaluating, testing, and integrating new hardware and software products into the existing program infrastructure. SLA-Driven Support: Providing high-quality second-line support to resolve incidents and service requests efficiently within a strict SLA framework. Team Leadership: Guiding and mentoring small technical teams to successfully deliver project tasks on time and within scope. Technical Skills & Experience To succeed in this position, you will need a deep foundation in enterprise infrastructure management: Core Essentials: NetApp Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience managing and optimizing NetApp storage solutions is highly important. SAN Environments: Deep understanding of SAN environments, including performance tuning and optimization. Infrastructure Management: Extensive background in large-scale infrastructure management, data management, and user account/access controls. Project Delivery & Technical Writing: Experience working within project lifecycles with strong documentation skills (producing both operational procedures for service desks and end-user materials). Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading small technical teams to execute project tasks. Highly Desirable: Advanced fault-finding, diagnosis, and resolution capabilities across enterprise environments. Experience with File/Print Clusters , Virtualization, Messaging, and Enterprise Thin Client environments. Hardware build and evaluation experience. Relevant technical certifications (e.g., MCSE or equivalent vendor-specific storage accreditations). Why This Contract? Critical Infrastructure: Work directly on the storage and backup backbones that safeguard vital, secure customer data. Varied & Engaging Scope: Avoid the monotony of a single-focus role with a great blend of pre-sales architecture, hands-on engineering, and escalation support. Leadership Platform: Step up and showcase your capabilities by steering small engineering teams and shaping technical proposals. To Apply: If you hold an active SC Clearance and have the deep NetApp and enterprise storage experience required, please apply with your latest CV and details of your availability.

Infrastructure Analyst Gloucester Overview The client provides end-to-end hybrid cloud and data storage solutions, designing tailored infrastructure to improve efficiency, scalability, uptime, and security. The company also supports clients with technical assistance, preventative maintenance, and longer-term strategic guidance to keep their systems performing reliably. If you are 1st/2nd Line Support; Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Support Engineer, IT Operations Analyst, Technical Support Analyst please apply They are seeking to appoint an Infrastructure Analyst to join our expanding technical team. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will act as a key point of contact for our managed service clients. You will be responsible for handling incidents, service requests, and day-to-day support issues, while gaining exposure to wider infrastructure technologies and project work. Although this is a team-based role, you will be expected to work independently when required, managing your workload in an organised and efficient manner. As an Infrastructure Analyst, you will communicate regularly with both internal stakeholders and managed service clients. You will play a key role in supporting the wider service desk team, using strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues. The role is based in our Gloucester office, with occasional travel to customer and data centre sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities for this role include: Acting as a second line support engineer for managed service clients. Logging, managing, and resolving incidents and service requests within agreed service levels. Troubleshooting issues across end-client servers, networks, and cloud platforms. Providing remote and occasional on-site support to clients. Escalating more complex issues to senior engineers where required. Ensuring the successful management, support, and maintenance across the entire Cloud infrastructure platform (compute, network, storage). Instigate and orchestrate changes to both Client side and the Cloud infrastructures, in line with the companies and client specific change control processes. Facilitate and contribute to the delivery of technical projects and work packages for the company and its clients. Comply with all company and ISO policies, audit, and legal requirements such as Health & Safety, Data Protection Act, etc. Experience The Infrastructure Engineer should have demonstrable experience of use and support of the following systems and platforms: A strong customer service mindset with clear communication skills A logical and methodical approach to troubleshooting A willingness to learn and develop into a broader infrastructure role The ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively A positive, proactive attitude within a team environment It would also be beneficial to have some experience of the following: Backup technologies (Veeam/Arcserve) VMware ESXi Microsoft Hyper-V HaloPSA Anti-virus technologies (Sophos) Web and E-mail Security (Mimecast) PRTG Monitoring Datto RMM Multi-factor authentication Windows technologies (Server/AD/ADFS/GPO) SAN Technologies (HPE/Seagate/Dell) Microsoft Office 365 If you are 1st/2nd Line Support; Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Support Engineer, IT Operations Analyst, Technical Support Analyst please apply For more information, please contact Giles Churchill at Amida

Azure Cloud Engineer Location: 1-2 days per week in Central London Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits We are working exclusively with a well-established non-profit organisation seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join their technology team. The primary focus of this role is maintaining and monitoring the organisation's Azure back-end infrastructure. You will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, optimisation, security, patch management, and continuous improvement of a critical Azure estate, ensuring services remain secure, resilient, and highly available. This is a hands-on Azure engineering position requiring strong experience managing Azure infrastructure, deploying Windows Server workloads using Bicep Infrastructure as Code, optimising environments through Azure Advisor, and managing server updates via Azure Update Manager. Essential Azure Experience Maintaining and monitoring enterprise Azure infrastructure. Deploying Windows Server workloads in Azure using Bicep Infrastructure as Code. Managing and optimising Azure environments using Azure Advisor. Managing server patching and compliance through Azure Update Manager. Azure platform monitoring, alerting, performance optimisation, and operational management. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, DNS, and related Microsoft technologies. Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, resilience, and operational best practices. Key Responsibilities Maintain, monitor, and optimise Azure infrastructure. Manage Azure virtual machines, networking, storage, and backup services. Deploy and manage Windows Server infrastructure using Bicep. Drive platform improvements using Azure Advisor recommendations. Manage patching and update compliance through Azure Update Manager. Support Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, DNS, and core Microsoft services. Lead security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives. Deliver cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, and improvement projects. Act as a senior escalation point for Azure infrastructure issues. Produce and maintain technical documentation and standards. This role would suit a technically strong Azure professional who enjoys taking ownership of cloud platforms, driving continuous improvement, and remaining hands-on with modern Azure technologies. If you're looking for an Azure focused role where you can make a genuine impact across a growing cloud environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Our Client as a DV Cleared 3rd Line Storage & PKI Support Engineer in Basingstoke 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 500 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through high security clearance Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for supporting high-security government systems? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to building trust through innovation, is seeking a dedicated 3rd Line Storage & PKI Support Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. What you'll be doing: Providing expert support for storage solutions (Dell Avamar, Data Domain) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems (Microsoft, Thales) Responding to escalations from 2nd Line and managing incidents via the Incident Process Supporting and maintaining PKI and storage solutions, including travel to other sites Conducting readiness assessments for new releases and producing detailed documentation Monitoring systems using Event Management tools (e.g., SCOM) and executing planned activities through Change Management processes Supporting backup and storage operations, ensuring system integrity and security What you'll bring: Experience with storage solutions such as Dell Avamar & Data Domain Knowledge of Public Key Technologies (Microsoft, Thales) Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure Storage and VMware cloud technologies Understanding of ITSM processes and server administration (e.g., Windows Server) Proficiency with Event Management tools (e.g., SCOM) and VMware vCenter (use, not administer) Ability to work shifts (Apply online only) & (Apply online only on a rotating basis DV clearance is essential; Purple clearance is required for this role If you're ready to contribute to vital government projects and thrive in a collaborative, evolving environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team making a real difference If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Service Desk Engineer - 2nd line Up to 43,000 plus shift allowance and excellent benefits Milton Keynes, fully office based so must live local! This includes night shifts! Shifts are 4 on 4 off: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. (This is likely to be a pattern of days, days, nights) We are looking for individuals who take ownership of their work and are committed to providing excellent customer service. As a Service Desk Engineer, you will be the first point of contact for clients, ensuring they feel supported and confident in your services. Your ability to go above and beyond, keeping the customer at the heart of everything you do, will be crucial in making them feel like they are in safe hands. We value proactive problem solvers who can anticipate client needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. A true Generalist role, this will predominantly be 2nd line activities, however, is still very much a client facing role, responding to system events, availability and capacity issues in addition to troubleshooting and problem solving of incidents raised by external customers. You will be part of our clients UK Technical Services Team and will be responding to a variety of incidents and service requests across Storage, Network, Virtualisation, Backup, DR and Microsoft technologies. As Technical Services Engineer, some of your duties will include: Monitor, Categorise, set priority of incoming tickets (incident, problem, request) Manage your daily schedule by working through service dashboards and prioritising tickets Event Monitoring and perform initial triage on Network, Compute, Storage, VMware, Backup & DR infrastructure Communication with customers as required; keeping them informed Identify trending and patterns to initiate Problem Management Support of Internal IT onboarding What are we looking for? Customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills Willingness to go above and beyond and take ownership Good knowledge of VMware/Horizon/VDI or equivalent Familiar with all Microsoft technologies - Desktop OS, Server OS, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Exchange Background in Cloud technologies - Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS Experience of working within a Managed Services environment or a similarly structured (ITIL) based organisation is desirable but not essential One of CCNA, VCP, NCDA is desirable. Can do attitude and willingness to collaborate; team player mindset. a Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Contract Network Engineer Oxford - 3 days per week Rate: 500 PD (Inside IR35) 6-12 Month Contract Overview We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer on a contract basis to join our clients IT Operations team. In this role, you will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical network infrastructure across the company, data center, and multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP). While primarily focused on networking, you will also support occasionally on systems administration tasks as needed, making you a versatile contributor in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting cutting-edge technology. Role and Responsibilities Administer, operate, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN/WLAN, VPNs, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, firewalls, and cloud networking (AWS, GCP). Proactively monitor and troubleshoot performance, availability, and connectivity issues, taking ownership of incident resolution end-to-end. Support systems administration tasks when required, including account provisioning, server patching, storage, and backup troubleshooting. Strengthen network security through policy enforcement, configuration audits, and adherence to best practices. Collaborate with IT Engineering on network design reviews, ensuring smooth handoffs into production. Document configurations, standard operating procedures, runbooks, and network diagrams to facilitate knowledge sharing. Participate in the UK on-call rotation for critical issues outside regular business hours. Skills and Experience Experience in enterprise network operations and troubleshooting. Proven ability to configure and support LAN/WLAN environments, routing/switching, VLANs, and DNS/DHCP. Knowledge of routing protocols and networking technologies such as BGP, VRRP/HSRP, TCP/UDP, LACP. Strong diagnostic skills using packet capture and other troubleshooting tools. Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a proactive problem-solving mindset. Willingness to assist with systems administration tasks when required. Beneficial: Experience with Arista EOS, CloudVision, or similar network platforms. Familiarity with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred), network access control (802.1x, RADIUS), or zero-trust security concepts. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) and version control systems (Git). Experience with monitoring and observability tools (LogicMonitor, Grafana, Prometheus). Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking, including AWS Direct Connect or GCP Interconnect. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, or Google Cloud Network Engineer.

IT Support Engineer - Preston We are looking for an experienced and proactive IT Support Engineer to join our IT team. This is a hands-on role supporting users, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and day-to-day IT operations across a diverse technology environment. Key Responsibilities Provide end-user support via phone, email, portal, and ITSM ticketing systems. Manage Joiners, Movers, and Leavers processes. Support and administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Intune. Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP. Troubleshoot networking issues including VPNs, VLANs, and Wi-Fi. Monitor and support servers, storage, backups, and virtual environments. Assist with patching, vulnerability remediation, endpoint security, MDR, and SIEM solutions. Support ITIL service desk processes, change management, and major incident management. Essential Skills & Experience Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration. Intune MDM and Conditional Access fundamentals. Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP. Strong networking fundamentals (VPN, VLAN, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi). Endpoint security, antivirus management, and EDR concepts. Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills. Experience working within a structured IT support environment. Technologies Windows Server 2016/2022/2025, VMware ESXi, Windows 11, Ubuntu LTS, Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, NetApp, Palo Alto, SonicWall, Check Point, UniFi, Aruba, Veeam, Bitdefender, PRTG, SQL Server, MySQL, IIS, Apache, WSUS, and related technologies. Desirable ITIL Foundation. Microsoft certifications. VMware experience. Exposure to cybersecurity, SIEM, and MDR solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated IT professional looking to broaden their experience across infrastructure, cloud services, networking, and security in a dynamic environment. IT Support Engineer - Preston

Are you an Infrastructure engineer? My client who are a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry are looking for an Infrastructure engineer to join there team. If you can you work in a fast-paced environment and you are a team player with good Infrastructure skills, then look no further as this role is for you. Infrastructure engineer Permanent Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday - 8am - 2pm Minworth Infrastructure engineer Job Description Manage and support core IT infrastructure, including Windows Server, Microsoft 365, virtualisation, cloud services, storage, and backup solutions. Ensure infrastructure systems remain secure, reliable, and available across multiple business locations. Support and deliver infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, cloud migrations, ERP implementations, and site integrations. Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure performance, resolving technical issues and escalations within agreed service levels. Contribute to cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives while maintaining accurate technical documentation. Infrastructure engineer Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Proven experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID. Hands-on experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualisation platforms. Experience supporting cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments, including backup and recovery technologies. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, ideally within an ITIL-based environment. If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply'

Infrastructure Engineer Contract London Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to provide infrastructure support while managing Server, Storage and Networking issues across the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining a Microsoft server environment, delivering 3rd line support, and handling networking tasks. Key Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer: Server provisioning, administration, and support. OS patching, vulnerability remediation, and antivirus management. Monitoring alerts, incident resolution, and performance tuning. VMware administration and storage capacity management. Backup monitoring, restore testing, and disaster recovery support. User access management and certificate administration. Change implementation and technical documentation updates. Automation and scripting to improve operational efficiency. Essential Skills of the Infrastructure Engineer: Must have strong Windows Server administration experience VMware vSphere management Infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting Backup and recovery technologies Networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) PowerShell scripting and automation The successful Infrastructure Engineer must be able to commute to the London office on a hybrid basis. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment

If you are in infrastructure support and want more of your week spent building, migrating and improving systems rather than only reacting to tickets, this role is worth a look. This is a Project Engineer role with a growing specialist cloud and managed services provider that delivers hosted IT environments for accountancy firms. Project Engineer Redhill, Surrey 45,000 - 55,000 Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office The business is established, growing and well known in its niche. It provides full hosted IT platforms for customers, including hosted desktops, Microsoft 365, servers, line-of-business applications, storage, backup, networking and VPN connectivity. They are now building a dedicated projects function, creating a good opportunity for someone from a strong 2nd / 3rd line, infrastructure or MSP background who wants to move further into project delivery. The role You will work on customer infrastructure projects across hosted desktop, Microsoft 365 and managed cloud environments. The work will include new customer onboarding, migrations onto the hosted platform, existing customer refresh projects, infrastructure upgrades and wider service improvements. There is also a significant data centre consolidation programme underway, so the role offers more variety than standard support or repetitive onboarding. You will be involved in: Building and preparing customer environments across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and hosted desktop platforms Supporting customer onboarding and migration projects Migrating users, data, applications, profiles and Microsoft 365 services Working with technologies such as Citrix, Microsoft RDS, VMware, Hyper-V, firewalls and VPNs Supporting infrastructure refreshes, operating system upgrades and service improvements Producing clear project notes, handover documents and technical records Improving repeatable checklists, templates and processes What you will need You should have good practical experience with: Windows Server Active Directory and Group Policy Microsoft 365 administration Networking fundamentals Firewalls, VPNs or site-to-site connectivity Customer-facing technical support or infrastructure delivery Clear documentation and handover notes Useful additional experience would include Citrix or Microsoft RDS, VMware or Hyper-V, backup and disaster recovery, SQL Server, hosted infrastructure or MSP environments. You do not need to be an expert in every area. The role would suit either an existing Project Engineer or someone from a strong 2nd / 3rd line infrastructure background who enjoys building, migrating and improving systems. Why apply? You will be joining a growing specialist MSP at the point where its projects function is being built properly. You will work on varied customer environments, customer migrations, Microsoft 365 work, hosted desktop platforms, infrastructure refreshes and wider cloud projects. It is a smaller business, so you will have visibility, variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact. The company is also beginning to use AI sensibly to improve technical and project workflows, while keeping a practical, customer-focused approach. Package Salary of 45,000 Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the Redhill office 22 days annual leave, rising to 25 with service Bank holidays 5% performance-based bonus Company phone and laptop In-house and external training opportunities Regular team social events Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Systems Engineer Manchester Contract Outside IR35 A client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to manage and optimise their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure environment while playing a key role in delivering a major internal transformation project. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms, storage solutions, and cloud services, complemented by a broad understanding of infrastructure and networking technologies. Key Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer: Leading large transformation projects across the business. Own and manage Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure. Design and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune. Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and/or GCP using Infrastructure as Code. Deliver system hardening, patch management, backup, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions. Support development platforms, including Perforce and build infrastructure. Automate infrastructure management using scripting and Infrastructure as Code. Key Skills and Experience of the Systems Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune. Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies. Proven experience as a leader within a large digital transformation project. Cloud infrastructure experience in Azure, GCP, and/or AWS. Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high-availability design. Solid networking fundamentals, including VLANs and routing concepts. Experience in games, VFX, animation, or similar technical environments is desirable. The successful Systems Engineer candidate will be based in or commutable to Manchester. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment

Senior HPC Engineer Microsoft HPC | Windows Server | Compute Clusters | Infrastructure Automation London | Hybrid | Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits We're partnering with a highly successful London-based specialty insurance business that has built a sophisticated in-house analytics platform at the heart of its underwriting operation. This is not a typical DevOps or cloud engineering position. We're looking for an experienced infrastructure professional who has designed, built and supported high-performance computing environments, with particular interest in individuals who have worked extensively with Microsoft HPC, Windows Server and large-scale distributed compute platforms. You'll join a highly capable analytics engineering team responsible for a mission-critical platform that processes complex actuarial and analytical workloads across a large-scale on-premise compute environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a genuine HPC platform where performance, scalability and reliability directly impact business outcomes. The Role As a Senior HPC Platform Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, operation and continuous improvement of a distributed Microsoft HPC environment supporting demanding analytical workloads. Working closely with software engineers, quantitative specialists, product owners and infrastructure teams, you'll ensure the platform remains secure, performant and highly available while helping shape its future evolution. You'll play a key role in: Managing and optimising Microsoft HPC environments and distributed compute clusters Supporting large-scale Windows Server infrastructure Operating and enhancing workload scheduling and compute orchestration capabilities Managing storage, backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions Monitoring platform performance, throughput and resource utilisation Implementing infrastructure automation and configuration management Building and improving observability through logging, monitoring and alerting Supporting SQL Server environments underpinning critical analytics workloads Collaborating with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, scalability and operational maturity Defining best practices, documentation and operational runbooks What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting high-performance or distributed computing environments rather than purely cloud-native platforms. Key experience includes: Strong experience administering Microsoft HPC environments Deep knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure Experience supporting distributed compute clusters and workload scheduling platforms Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage and infrastructure architecture Experience with Active Directory/Microsoft Entra Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, administration and optimisation Experience managing backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet or similar Experience implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networking and application layers Desirable experience: HPE infrastructure and management tooling Terraform, Bicep or other Infrastructure as Code tooling Docker and Kubernetes Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipeline tooling Hybrid infrastructure environments incorporating both physical and virtualised platforms Why Apply? Work on a genuine high-performance computing platform rather than a traditional IT environment Own critical infrastructure that directly powers advanced analytics and decision-making Join a highly technical and collaborative engineering culture Significant influence over platform strategy and future architecture Exposure to large-scale distributed computing challenges Excellent salary, bonus and benefits package If you're an infrastructure engineer with strong Microsoft HPC expertise and are looking for a role where distributed computing is central to the business, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company An ambitious and well-established organisation is seeking a Server & Storage Infrastructure Engineer to join its high-performing IT function. Operating across large-scale, complex environments, this business delivers critical services and innovative solutions that connect technology, data, and people. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that is committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence and supporting its people to develop and thrive. Your new role You will play a key role in the design, implementation and ongoing support of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions. Working as part of a team of subject-matter experts, you will focus on delivering robust, scalable and secure server and storage platforms.As the Server and Solutions Engineer, you will take ownership of technical design work, including high-level and low-level design documentation, and take ownership of the delivery life cycle from requirements gathering through to implementation and testing. You will provide third line support, contribute to strategic infrastructure decisions and ensure solutions meet both current and future business needs. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, engaging in technical discussions, influencing best practice and providing leadership on infrastructure projects. The role requires a proactive approach, strong problem-solving capability and the confidence to operate within a fast-paced, project-driven environment. What you will need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience delivering infrastructure solutions within large enterprise environments, alongside deep technical knowledge across server and storage technologies. You will have proven expertise with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including design and implementation, alongside a strong understanding of HPE enterprise storage and server platforms. Experience with Veeam backup and replication is essential, as is a solid grounding in Microsoft Server technologies, including Active Directory and associated security features. A good understanding of core networking principles such as Fibre Channel and iSCSI is required. You will be comfortable working at both a technical and stakeholder level, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions and guide project teams. Additional experience with Linux, Microsoft SCOM, or server management tools would be advantageous, as would relevant certifications. What you will get in return In return, you will join an organisation that places real emphasis on employee development, offering structured training opportunities and the chance to work with modern technologies in a supportive environment. A salary of up to £55,000 (possibly some flexibility in this depending on your experience), flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and long-term career progression. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals are empowered to succeed. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

DevOps Engineer BTCC Location: London Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Model: On-site Languages: English & Mandarin (mandatory) Industry: Cryptocurrency / Blockchain / Fintech About BTCC Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the world s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, committed to delivering secure, transparent, and high-performance digital asset trading infrastructure. With more than a decade of operational excellence in global crypto markets, BTCC continues to scale its technology stack to support millions of users worldwide. As part of our continued infrastructure expansion, we are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to strengthen our cloud architecture, automation capabilities, and production reliability across blockchain and trading systems. What You ll Do Maintain and implement Windows and Linux-based IT infrastructure environments. Provide technical support and system administration across cloud platforms to meet defined service level objectives. Execute and maintain data backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity frameworks for core systems. Implement and track cloud security remediations in coordination with the cybersecurity team. Develop and facilitate cloud operation automation to improve system reliability and deployment efficiency. Perform operational tasks including health checks, capacity monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue escalation in line with company SOPs. Configure, document, optimise, and support DevOps infrastructure components. Build and maintain automated deployments using configuration management technologies. Support and maintain Production, Staging, and Development environments. Participate in shift rotations including weekends and public holidays, with flexibility for on-request operational coverage. What You Bring Bachelor s or postgraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines. Hands-on experience across virtualisation, servers, storage, and networking infrastructure. Proven experience setting up and managing Windows Server and Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), including network configuration and RPM packaging. Experience supporting Blockchain and Web3 infrastructure environments. Strong familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience managing infrastructure as code using tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, or equivalent. Experience working within modern CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bamboo, ArgoCD, or similar. Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as ElasticSearch and Datadog. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Excellent team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment. Proficiency in Mandarin (verbal and written) is mandatory. Why BTCC? At BTCC, you will work at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure and high-performance trading systems. We offer: Competitive compensation package Exposure to large-scale crypto and Web3 infrastructure A collaborative and international technical environment Opportunities to innovate and automate within a growing global exchange Career progression within a technology-driven organisation How to Apply If you are passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and blockchain systems, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer Contract £450-£550 per day (Umbrella) Newport 3-4 days per week SC Clearance required (no dual nationals) We are supporting a major programme via a leading consultancy and are looking for a Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering critical infrastructure services. This role will suit an experienced engineer with strong NetApp expertise who is comfortable working across design, implementation and support within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical design, implementation and support across infrastructure technologies Support pre-sales activity including solution scoping and effort estimation Produce high-quality technical and operational documentation Evaluate and integrate new hardware and software into the infrastructure estate Manage and optimise storage environments including SAN, capacity, access and performance Provide 2nd line support and ensure SLA adherence Support ongoing environment improvements and operational stability Essential Experience Strong NetApp experience is essential Proven background in infrastructure engineering within enterprise environments Experience leading small technical teams and delivering project-based work Strong understanding of infrastructure lifecycle, support models and customer impact Excellent documentation skills across both technical and user-facing materials Experience working within structured project and support environments Desirable Broad infrastructure knowledge across storage, servers, networks or virtualisation Experience with SAN, file/print clusters or enterprise environments Exposure to messaging or thin client environments Experience working to tight SLAs Relevant certifications such as MCSE or equivalent Additional Information SC Clearance is required Due to clearance restrictions, candidates must not hold dual nationality Hybrid working with 3-4 days onsite in Newport

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