Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Daily rate: £600 outside IR35 + travel expenses Duration: 12 months with possible extension Location: 3days/w onsite in Stevenage (ideally), otherwise Newport or Portsmouth. *Must be SC cleared* Methods is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist deep understanding of NetApp, responsible for executing and technically validating all Compute, Virtualisation, Storage and Backup activities. Key skills needed: NetApp. storage replication. Veeam for backup. Understanding of key tasks to commission and decommission NetApp systems. Some of the activities include: Deliver and manage NetApp SAN and Filers. Some are being replaced and some need upgrade to pass to managed service Assess and remediate storage & backup obsolescence Execute and coordinate Ransomware Wave 1 & Wave 2 technical activities Manage and fulfil infrastructure requests (IPs, DNS, Firewall, VLANs, installations) Supervise and coordinate vendors and Build Factory technical inputs Contribute to and produce BRDs and technical documentation Highly experienced hands on infrastructure engineer with deep technical expertise across secure, air gapped and defence environments. His core strengths: Storage: NetApp Backup: Veeam, NetBackup Operating Systems: RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Windows Server Automation: Ansible, PowerShell Security environments: SC/air gapped/defence contexts
Jun 25, 2026
Contractor
Daily rate: £600 outside IR35 + travel expenses Duration: 12 months with possible extension Location: 3days/w onsite in Stevenage (ideally), otherwise Newport or Portsmouth. *Must be SC cleared* Methods is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist deep understanding of NetApp, responsible for executing and technically validating all Compute, Virtualisation, Storage and Backup activities. Key skills needed: NetApp. storage replication. Veeam for backup. Understanding of key tasks to commission and decommission NetApp systems. Some of the activities include: Deliver and manage NetApp SAN and Filers. Some are being replaced and some need upgrade to pass to managed service Assess and remediate storage & backup obsolescence Execute and coordinate Ransomware Wave 1 & Wave 2 technical activities Manage and fulfil infrastructure requests (IPs, DNS, Firewall, VLANs, installations) Supervise and coordinate vendors and Build Factory technical inputs Contribute to and produce BRDs and technical documentation Highly experienced hands on infrastructure engineer with deep technical expertise across secure, air gapped and defence environments. His core strengths: Storage: NetApp Backup: Veeam, NetBackup Operating Systems: RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Windows Server Automation: Ansible, PowerShell Security environments: SC/air gapped/defence contexts
Senior Systems Engineer London & South UK Home-based with customer travel Package: 125,000- 135,000 OTE 70/30 split 9,000 car allowance Stock Private medical Dental Life insurance Pension We're working with a high-growth, global data protection and cyber resilience vendor that is continuing to take serious market share across the backup, recovery and storage space. This is a business with real momentum behind it - record bookings and revenue, 5,000+ active enterprise customers globally, a strong international footprint across 30 countries, and customer installations in 80+ countries. The company is profitable, debt-free, continuing to win large enterprise deals, and has built a reputation for strong customer retention, product innovation, and market disruption. They are now looking for a Senior Systems Engineer / Pre-Sales Specialist to play a key role across the London and South UK region . This is a home-based role, but it is not a desk-only position. You'll be expected to get in front of customers, partners and prospects across London, with additional travel across the South of the UK where required. The opportunity This is a big-impact role for the region. You'll work closely with the sales team as the technical lead through the sales cycle - helping customers understand their current backup, recovery and storage challenges, shaping the right solution, running technical workshops, delivering demos, supporting POCs, and positioning the value of the technology against major competitors in the market. What you'll be doing You'll act as the trusted technical advisor for customers and partners across the region, working alongside field sales to identify requirements, design solutions and move opportunities forward. Day to day, this will include: Delivering technical presentations, demos, workshops and solution briefings Supporting enterprise sales cycles from discovery through to close Running solution design, sizing, architecture and technical validation Supporting POCs, RFPs, RFIs and technical proposals Working with customers around backup, recovery, ransomware resilience, storage and disaster recovery requirements Helping partners and resellers understand the technology and how to position it effectively Building strong relationships with technical stakeholders, infrastructure teams, IT leaders and channel partners Working closely with sales, post-sales and support teams to ensure a strong customer experience What we're looking for We need someone already operating in a customer-facing technical role, ideally as a: Senior Systems Engineer, Pre-Sales Consultant, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect or similar. You'll need to be comfortable being the technical lead in front of customers, able to explain complex infrastructure topics clearly, and credible enough to challenge, advise and guide enterprise IT teams. The strongest fit will bring experience across areas such as: Backup, recovery, disaster recovery or data protection Storage infrastructure, secondary storage or backup appliances Ransomware resilience, immutability, air-gapped recovery or cyber recovery Enterprise infrastructure environments Pre-sales demos, workshops, technical discovery and solution design Working with backup platforms such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas, NetBackup, Rubrik, Cohesity or similar Supporting partner/channel-led sales motions You don't need to tick every single box, but you do need to have strong pre-sales capability, solid infrastructure knowledge, and the confidence to own the technical side of a sales cycle. You'll get: A senior, visible role across London and the South UK 125k-135k OTE package with a 70/30 split 9,000 car allowance Private medical and dental Life insurance Pension Company stock eligibility A home-based contract with regional travel The chance to join a high-performing international team with real momentum This would suit someone who is technically strong, commercially aware, comfortable in front of customers, and looking for a role where they can genuinely influence growth across a key UK region. Interested? Please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer London & South UK Home-based with customer travel Package: 125,000- 135,000 OTE 70/30 split 9,000 car allowance Stock Private medical Dental Life insurance Pension We're working with a high-growth, global data protection and cyber resilience vendor that is continuing to take serious market share across the backup, recovery and storage space. This is a business with real momentum behind it - record bookings and revenue, 5,000+ active enterprise customers globally, a strong international footprint across 30 countries, and customer installations in 80+ countries. The company is profitable, debt-free, continuing to win large enterprise deals, and has built a reputation for strong customer retention, product innovation, and market disruption. They are now looking for a Senior Systems Engineer / Pre-Sales Specialist to play a key role across the London and South UK region . This is a home-based role, but it is not a desk-only position. You'll be expected to get in front of customers, partners and prospects across London, with additional travel across the South of the UK where required. The opportunity This is a big-impact role for the region. You'll work closely with the sales team as the technical lead through the sales cycle - helping customers understand their current backup, recovery and storage challenges, shaping the right solution, running technical workshops, delivering demos, supporting POCs, and positioning the value of the technology against major competitors in the market. What you'll be doing You'll act as the trusted technical advisor for customers and partners across the region, working alongside field sales to identify requirements, design solutions and move opportunities forward. Day to day, this will include: Delivering technical presentations, demos, workshops and solution briefings Supporting enterprise sales cycles from discovery through to close Running solution design, sizing, architecture and technical validation Supporting POCs, RFPs, RFIs and technical proposals Working with customers around backup, recovery, ransomware resilience, storage and disaster recovery requirements Helping partners and resellers understand the technology and how to position it effectively Building strong relationships with technical stakeholders, infrastructure teams, IT leaders and channel partners Working closely with sales, post-sales and support teams to ensure a strong customer experience What we're looking for We need someone already operating in a customer-facing technical role, ideally as a: Senior Systems Engineer, Pre-Sales Consultant, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect or similar. You'll need to be comfortable being the technical lead in front of customers, able to explain complex infrastructure topics clearly, and credible enough to challenge, advise and guide enterprise IT teams. The strongest fit will bring experience across areas such as: Backup, recovery, disaster recovery or data protection Storage infrastructure, secondary storage or backup appliances Ransomware resilience, immutability, air-gapped recovery or cyber recovery Enterprise infrastructure environments Pre-sales demos, workshops, technical discovery and solution design Working with backup platforms such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas, NetBackup, Rubrik, Cohesity or similar Supporting partner/channel-led sales motions You don't need to tick every single box, but you do need to have strong pre-sales capability, solid infrastructure knowledge, and the confidence to own the technical side of a sales cycle. You'll get: A senior, visible role across London and the South UK 125k-135k OTE package with a 70/30 split 9,000 car allowance Private medical and dental Life insurance Pension Company stock eligibility A home-based contract with regional travel The chance to join a high-performing international team with real momentum This would suit someone who is technically strong, commercially aware, comfortable in front of customers, and looking for a role where they can genuinely influence growth across a key UK region. Interested? Please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Solus Accident Repair Centres
Birchanger, Hertfordshire
Overview Hybrid with 2 days in our Stansted office. We are looking for an expert to lead the way in the innovation of the data analysis tools, automation and infrastructure within our Microsoft technology stack for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal and we are often looking to cutting edge solutions to achieve this. The candidate will be reporting into our Platform Manager and working with our Systems Architect and Product Team to not only lead in the development of automation and Power Platform solutions for our business but also to support our bespoke award-winning IT system; as such this role is fundamental to our growth and success. Responsibilities As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you will support and enable the Microsoft Technology Stack through IT Change, troubleshoot IT Problems, following ITIL v4 guidelines in this cutting edge and highly secure environment. You will support our technical environment, which includes Microsoft technologies, Meraki networking, SaaS solutions (including our own bespoke workshop management system) with much of the access managed by Single Sign-on (SSO). You will be passionate about technology and understand business systems and solutions. Work with the Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain solutions within our Microsoft Technical Stack. Work with stakeholders to devise improvements to their teams' processes with Power Platforms and automation. Assist with IT Change and Problem Management following ITIL v4 guidelines, using advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and working closely with internal colleagues and external suppliers in resolving issues promptly. Support IT governance, ensuring security best practises and disaster recovery plans are followed and raise concerns, risks and cyber incidents to the IT leadership team. Maintain detailed documentation for system configuration, procedures and troubleshooting and work with the Helpdesk team to remove blockers to resolve incidents and process service requests. Provide guidance and support to the wider IT team on infrastructure design and build and provide information regarding system/device performance and error logs. Must be able to commute to the Stansted office as this role is hybrid 2 days a week in the office. Be innovative in exploring new technologies that can help develop skills and competencies in the business and for individuals. What do I need to know? Cloud Platform Engineering Be able to design, implement and maintain Azure infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Be able to manage and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Know how to implement and maintain Azure landing zones, subscriptions, and management groups. Security, Governance & Resilience Ensure platforms comply with security, compliance, and governance standards (e.g. RBAC, Key Vault, network security, logging). Apply best practices for cost control, monitoring, and operational resilience. Be able to support DR, backup, and business continuity designs across Azure workloads. Collaboration & Architecture Work closely with solution architect, product team, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business needs. Provide input into Technical Design Authority, Change Steering Groups, architecture reviews, and project delivery. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation. Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including: Azure Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, Azure AD. PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, SQL, etc.). Monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). Scripting skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python. Good understanding of networking, security, and identity in cloud environments. Minimum three years' experience in a similar role. Experience of working within the ITIL v4 or 5 frameworks. Relevant Apprenticeship or higher education. Any of the following qualifications would be advantageous: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204 Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Overview Hybrid with 2 days in our Stansted office. We are looking for an expert to lead the way in the innovation of the data analysis tools, automation and infrastructure within our Microsoft technology stack for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal and we are often looking to cutting edge solutions to achieve this. The candidate will be reporting into our Platform Manager and working with our Systems Architect and Product Team to not only lead in the development of automation and Power Platform solutions for our business but also to support our bespoke award-winning IT system; as such this role is fundamental to our growth and success. Responsibilities As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you will support and enable the Microsoft Technology Stack through IT Change, troubleshoot IT Problems, following ITIL v4 guidelines in this cutting edge and highly secure environment. You will support our technical environment, which includes Microsoft technologies, Meraki networking, SaaS solutions (including our own bespoke workshop management system) with much of the access managed by Single Sign-on (SSO). You will be passionate about technology and understand business systems and solutions. Work with the Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain solutions within our Microsoft Technical Stack. Work with stakeholders to devise improvements to their teams' processes with Power Platforms and automation. Assist with IT Change and Problem Management following ITIL v4 guidelines, using advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and working closely with internal colleagues and external suppliers in resolving issues promptly. Support IT governance, ensuring security best practises and disaster recovery plans are followed and raise concerns, risks and cyber incidents to the IT leadership team. Maintain detailed documentation for system configuration, procedures and troubleshooting and work with the Helpdesk team to remove blockers to resolve incidents and process service requests. Provide guidance and support to the wider IT team on infrastructure design and build and provide information regarding system/device performance and error logs. Must be able to commute to the Stansted office as this role is hybrid 2 days a week in the office. Be innovative in exploring new technologies that can help develop skills and competencies in the business and for individuals. What do I need to know? Cloud Platform Engineering Be able to design, implement and maintain Azure infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Be able to manage and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Know how to implement and maintain Azure landing zones, subscriptions, and management groups. Security, Governance & Resilience Ensure platforms comply with security, compliance, and governance standards (e.g. RBAC, Key Vault, network security, logging). Apply best practices for cost control, monitoring, and operational resilience. Be able to support DR, backup, and business continuity designs across Azure workloads. Collaboration & Architecture Work closely with solution architect, product team, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business needs. Provide input into Technical Design Authority, Change Steering Groups, architecture reviews, and project delivery. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation. Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including: Azure Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, Azure AD. PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, SQL, etc.). Monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). Scripting skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python. Good understanding of networking, security, and identity in cloud environments. Minimum three years' experience in a similar role. Experience of working within the ITIL v4 or 5 frameworks. Relevant Apprenticeship or higher education. Any of the following qualifications would be advantageous: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204 Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Rogerstone, Gwent
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!
Jun 24, 2026
Contractor
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!
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Bassaleg, Gwent
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.
Jun 24, 2026
Contractor
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
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
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.
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.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
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.
Role: Backup and Storage EngineerLocation: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 Industry: Financial sectors Job Summary: We are searching for a senior Backup and Storage Engineer on behalf of our Global financial services client. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining their backup and storage infrastructure to ensure company data is stored securely, efficiently, and properly backed up. A successful candidate is proficient in both designing architecture solutions AND responding immediately when critical systems need attention during operating hours. Strong hands-on implementation and maintenance, and design of architecturally scalable, secure, and HLD storage solutions. Takes ownership of the entire storage/backup domain within the organization. Specialist in working with specific tools (Avamar, Rubrik, Veeam) and automation scripting Key Responsibilities Design and implement storage solutions for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments Ensure data storage meets compliance, security, and regulatory requirements Evaluate new storage technologies and recommend improvements Troubleshoot storage and backup system issues Create and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to prevent data loss Monitor storage systems' performance and optimize capacity and costs Automate backup processes to meet recovery time and recovery point objectives Document processes and train internal teams on storage best practices Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum of 5 years experience in backup and storage management Knowledge of NetApp and Pure storage systems (SAN, NAS, Object storage) Experts in Python, PowerShell, Ansible, and Git Extensive data protection experience with Dell Avamar, Rubrik, and Veeam backup solutions Deep understanding of storage capacity planning and performance optimization To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Role: Backup and Storage EngineerLocation: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 Industry: Financial sectors Job Summary: We are searching for a senior Backup and Storage Engineer on behalf of our Global financial services client. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining their backup and storage infrastructure to ensure company data is stored securely, efficiently, and properly backed up. A successful candidate is proficient in both designing architecture solutions AND responding immediately when critical systems need attention during operating hours. Strong hands-on implementation and maintenance, and design of architecturally scalable, secure, and HLD storage solutions. Takes ownership of the entire storage/backup domain within the organization. Specialist in working with specific tools (Avamar, Rubrik, Veeam) and automation scripting Key Responsibilities Design and implement storage solutions for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments Ensure data storage meets compliance, security, and regulatory requirements Evaluate new storage technologies and recommend improvements Troubleshoot storage and backup system issues Create and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to prevent data loss Monitor storage systems' performance and optimize capacity and costs Automate backup processes to meet recovery time and recovery point objectives Document processes and train internal teams on storage best practices Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum of 5 years experience in backup and storage management Knowledge of NetApp and Pure storage systems (SAN, NAS, Object storage) Experts in Python, PowerShell, Ansible, and Git Extensive data protection experience with Dell Avamar, Rubrik, and Veeam backup solutions Deep understanding of storage capacity planning and performance optimization To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a wide range of storage technologies and systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment. What you'll do Deploy and maintain enterprise storage solutions using Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault. Configure and manage SAN environments using Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Manage a large-scale, complex NAS environment based on PixStor, Ngenea, and Spectrum Scale (GPFS) components. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to support storage operations and monitoring. Administer storage systems across Linux and Windows platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and application requirements. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance issues and participate in incident resolution. Support backup and archival processes and contribute to capacity planning. What you'll bring Proven experience with Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault or similar SAN and NAS storage systems. Hands-on expertise with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Ability to produce and maintain clear, structured technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desired Technical Skills Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Spectrum Archive. Familiarity with NetBackup and tape library management. Exposure to VMware virtualization technologies. Understanding of AWS storage services and cloud integration. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana. Experience with Pixstor and Ngenea products is highly advantageous. Other Requirements A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and support team learning. Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working from the office two days a week with occasional travel to other sites in the UK Team overview Content technology and innovation Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley : Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a wide range of storage technologies and systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment. What you'll do Deploy and maintain enterprise storage solutions using Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault. Configure and manage SAN environments using Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Manage a large-scale, complex NAS environment based on PixStor, Ngenea, and Spectrum Scale (GPFS) components. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to support storage operations and monitoring. Administer storage systems across Linux and Windows platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and application requirements. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance issues and participate in incident resolution. Support backup and archival processes and contribute to capacity planning. What you'll bring Proven experience with Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault or similar SAN and NAS storage systems. Hands-on expertise with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Ability to produce and maintain clear, structured technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desired Technical Skills Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Spectrum Archive. Familiarity with NetBackup and tape library management. Exposure to VMware virtualization technologies. Understanding of AWS storage services and cloud integration. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana. Experience with Pixstor and Ngenea products is highly advantageous. Other Requirements A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and support team learning. Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working from the office two days a week with occasional travel to other sites in the UK Team overview Content technology and innovation Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley : Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a wide range of storage technologies and systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment. What you'll do Deploy and maintain enterprise storage solutions using Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault. Configure and manage SAN environments using Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Manage a large-scale, complex NAS environment based on PixStor, Ngenea, and Spectrum Scale (GPFS) components. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to support storage operations and monitoring. Administer storage systems across Linux and Windows platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and application requirements. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance issues and participate in incident resolution. Support backup and archival processes and contribute to capacity planning. What you'll bring Proven experience with Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault or similar SAN and NAS storage systems. Hands-on expertise with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Ability to produce and maintain clear, structured technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desired Technical Skills Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Spectrum Archive. Familiarity with NetBackup and tape library management. Exposure to VMware virtualization technologies. Understanding of AWS storage services and cloud integration. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana. Experience with Pixstor and Ngenea products is highly advantageous. Other Requirements A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and support team learning. Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working from the office two days a week with occasional travel to other sites in the UK Team overview Content technology and innovation Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley : Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a wide range of storage technologies and systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment. What you'll do Deploy and maintain enterprise storage solutions using Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault. Configure and manage SAN environments using Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Manage a large-scale, complex NAS environment based on PixStor, Ngenea, and Spectrum Scale (GPFS) components. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to support storage operations and monitoring. Administer storage systems across Linux and Windows platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and application requirements. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance issues and participate in incident resolution. Support backup and archival processes and contribute to capacity planning. What you'll bring Proven experience with Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault or similar SAN and NAS storage systems. Hands-on expertise with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Ability to produce and maintain clear, structured technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desired Technical Skills Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Spectrum Archive. Familiarity with NetBackup and tape library management. Exposure to VMware virtualization technologies. Understanding of AWS storage services and cloud integration. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana. Experience with Pixstor and Ngenea products is highly advantageous. Other Requirements A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and support team learning. Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working from the office two days a week with occasional travel to other sites in the UK Team overview Content technology and innovation Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley : Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a wide range of storage technologies and systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment. What you'll do Deploy and maintain enterprise storage solutions using Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault. Configure and manage SAN environments using Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Manage a large-scale, complex NAS environment based on PixStor, Ngenea, and Spectrum Scale (GPFS) components. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to support storage operations and monitoring. Administer storage systems across Linux and Windows platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and application requirements. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance issues and participate in incident resolution. Support backup and archival processes and contribute to capacity planning. What you'll bring Proven experience with Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault or similar SAN and NAS storage systems. Hands-on expertise with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Ability to produce and maintain clear, structured technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desired Technical Skills Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Spectrum Archive. Familiarity with NetBackup and tape library management. Exposure to VMware virtualization technologies. Understanding of AWS storage services and cloud integration. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana. Experience with Pixstor and Ngenea products is highly advantageous. Other Requirements A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and support team learning. Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working from the office two days a week with occasional travel to other sites in the UK Team overview Content technology and innovation Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley : Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in a wide range of storage technologies and systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment. What you'll do Deploy and maintain enterprise storage solutions using Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault. Configure and manage SAN environments using Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Manage a large-scale, complex NAS environment based on PixStor, Ngenea, and Spectrum Scale (GPFS) components. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash to support storage operations and monitoring. Administer storage systems across Linux and Windows platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of storage infrastructure. Maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and application requirements. Monitor and troubleshoot storage performance issues and participate in incident resolution. Support backup and archival processes and contribute to capacity planning. What you'll bring Proven experience with Dell PowerScale, Unity, and PowerVault or similar SAN and NAS storage systems. Hands-on expertise with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems. Ability to produce and maintain clear, structured technical documentation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Desired Technical Skills Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM), Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Spectrum Archive. Familiarity with NetBackup and tape library management. Exposure to VMware virtualization technologies. Understanding of AWS storage services and cloud integration. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana. Experience with Pixstor and Ngenea products is highly advantageous. Other Requirements A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and support team learning. Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and approaches. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working from the office two days a week with occasional travel to other sites in the UK Team overview Content technology and innovation Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley : Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
IT System Engineer - Virtualization & Backup Permanent | £85,000 | 2x a week in London We are seeking an experienced IT System Engineer to join our Virtual Infrastructure Services team. This role focuses on the management, support, and evolution of backup and virtualization technologies across a complex global environment. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain virtualization and backup platforms. Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure high availability. Automate recurring tasks and streamline existing automation solutions. Support day-to-day operations, including incidents, alerts, and changes. Provide on-call support (24/7 watch duty on rotation). Contribute to disaster recovery management and private cloud strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, architects, and product owners. Maintain strong documentation and follow security best practices. Requirements 5+ years' experience in service engineering/operations. Strong knowledge of Cohesity backup platforms (2+ years in large IT environments). Hands-on expertise with VMware, Nutanix, and converged infrastructures (VxBlock). Familiarity with storage platforms (S3, file solutions, etc.). Automation skills using Ansible, Tower, and PowerShell. Experience working in an Agile environment. What You Bring You are passionate about automation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and excel at diagnosing and solving complex infrastructure challenges. You bring strong technical depth, a hands-on mentality, and a drive to make systems more efficient and reliable.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
IT System Engineer - Virtualization & Backup Permanent | £85,000 | 2x a week in London We are seeking an experienced IT System Engineer to join our Virtual Infrastructure Services team. This role focuses on the management, support, and evolution of backup and virtualization technologies across a complex global environment. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain virtualization and backup platforms. Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure high availability. Automate recurring tasks and streamline existing automation solutions. Support day-to-day operations, including incidents, alerts, and changes. Provide on-call support (24/7 watch duty on rotation). Contribute to disaster recovery management and private cloud strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, architects, and product owners. Maintain strong documentation and follow security best practices. Requirements 5+ years' experience in service engineering/operations. Strong knowledge of Cohesity backup platforms (2+ years in large IT environments). Hands-on expertise with VMware, Nutanix, and converged infrastructures (VxBlock). Familiarity with storage platforms (S3, file solutions, etc.). Automation skills using Ansible, Tower, and PowerShell. Experience working in an Agile environment. What You Bring You are passionate about automation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and excel at diagnosing and solving complex infrastructure challenges. You bring strong technical depth, a hands-on mentality, and a drive to make systems more efficient and reliable.