About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing technology function within a forward-thinking organisation. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and maintaining a diverse cloud and on-premises infrastructure estate, contributing directly to the efficiency, reliability, security, and performance of critical services. You will work as part of a collaborative infrastructure team, supporting both internal and external users, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement across cloud and infrastructure operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage and optimise public cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, availability, and security. Implement monitoring solutions, conduct performance analysis, and automate improvements where possible. Ensure high availability and data integrity through proactive alerting, backups, and robust disaster recovery planning. Own major incident response, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, implementing long-term fixes. Maintain security best practice across cloud and on-premise environments, including vulnerability management and compliance monitoring. Contribute to and sometimes lead the design and implementation of DR and business continuity plans. Build and maintain automation scripts and configuration policies (IaC) to streamline and standardise operational tasks. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver high-quality infrastructure services. Provide quality 3rd-line support and act as an escalation point for complex technical issues. Participate in the technical onboarding of partner organisations and support integration projects. Maintain thorough documentation covering infrastructure, configurations, and operational processes. Essential Qualifications & Experience Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Cloud/Infrastructure role. Deep expertise with Windows Server 2016/2022, AD, Entra ID, Group Policy, and Windows security services. Proven experience administering Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and associated services. Solid understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and IIS administration. Demonstrable capabilities across networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing, DHCP Snooping, Spanning Tree and LAG. Hands-on background with firewall technologies and cyber security best practice. Strong practical experience in Microsoft Azure, including VMs, VNETs, storage, identity, networking security, WAF/Azure Front Door, and cost management. Skilled in managing MDM/MAM via Intune. Experience with vulnerability remediation and MDR/EDR tooling. High proficiency with Veeam for backup and recovery. Why Join? Company pension scheme Life assurance 25 days annual leave + birthday leave Flexible benefits Option to purchase additional holidays Enhanced family-friendly policies Cycle to work scheme This role offers strong progression opportunities, with pathways into Cloud Architecture, or senior leadership roles depending on performance and aspirations. Continuous training and certification support will be provided.
Jul 16, 2026
Full time
About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing technology function within a forward-thinking organisation. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and maintaining a diverse cloud and on-premises infrastructure estate, contributing directly to the efficiency, reliability, security, and performance of critical services. You will work as part of a collaborative infrastructure team, supporting both internal and external users, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement across cloud and infrastructure operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage and optimise public cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, availability, and security. Implement monitoring solutions, conduct performance analysis, and automate improvements where possible. Ensure high availability and data integrity through proactive alerting, backups, and robust disaster recovery planning. Own major incident response, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, implementing long-term fixes. Maintain security best practice across cloud and on-premise environments, including vulnerability management and compliance monitoring. Contribute to and sometimes lead the design and implementation of DR and business continuity plans. Build and maintain automation scripts and configuration policies (IaC) to streamline and standardise operational tasks. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver high-quality infrastructure services. Provide quality 3rd-line support and act as an escalation point for complex technical issues. Participate in the technical onboarding of partner organisations and support integration projects. Maintain thorough documentation covering infrastructure, configurations, and operational processes. Essential Qualifications & Experience Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Cloud/Infrastructure role. Deep expertise with Windows Server 2016/2022, AD, Entra ID, Group Policy, and Windows security services. Proven experience administering Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and associated services. Solid understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and IIS administration. Demonstrable capabilities across networking fundamentals including VLANs, routing, DHCP Snooping, Spanning Tree and LAG. Hands-on background with firewall technologies and cyber security best practice. Strong practical experience in Microsoft Azure, including VMs, VNETs, storage, identity, networking security, WAF/Azure Front Door, and cost management. Skilled in managing MDM/MAM via Intune. Experience with vulnerability remediation and MDR/EDR tooling. High proficiency with Veeam for backup and recovery. Why Join? Company pension scheme Life assurance 25 days annual leave + birthday leave Flexible benefits Option to purchase additional holidays Enhanced family-friendly policies Cycle to work scheme This role offers strong progression opportunities, with pathways into Cloud Architecture, or senior leadership roles depending on performance and aspirations. Continuous training and certification support will be provided.
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
Jul 16, 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
Solutions Consultant (MSP) Base Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Benefits: 24 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday off, additional Christmas shutdown day, free parking + more Location: Pendlebury, Manchester (3 days a week in the office) Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites across the UK. The opportunity: I'm working with a growing MSP that's built an excellent reputation within the education sector, partnering with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts to design, deliver and support modern, secure IT environments. As they continue to invest in their Solutions team, they're looking for a Solutions Consultant who enjoys working with customers to understand their challenges and design infrastructure and cloud solutions that are technically robust, commercially viable and deliver genuine business value. Working closely with Sales and Professional Services, you'll take ownership of the presales process from discovery through to solution design, helping customers with projects ranging from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace migrations to networking, virtualisation, identity, security, backup and wider digital transformation initiatives. Day to day You'll run technical discovery workshops with customers, taking the time to understand both their technical estate and wider business objectives before designing tailored infrastructure and cloud solutions. Working alongside the Sales team, you'll produce high-quality proposals, Statements of Work and supporting technical documentation, ensuring every solution is commercially viable and ready for successful delivery. You'll present your recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building trusted relationships with IT teams, school leadership and senior decision-makers. Once projects are agreed, you'll work closely with the implementation team to ensure a smooth handover and successful delivery. Who we are looking for We're looking for someone with strong infrastructure knowledge who enjoys solving customer problems and communicating technical solutions in a clear, commercial way. You may already be working as a Solutions Consultant or Presales Engineer, or perhaps you're a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Professional Services Consultant who's regularly involved in solution design and wants to move into a dedicated presales position. Your background could come from an MSP, public sector or another complex enterprise environment where you've been responsible for designing and recommending infrastructure solutions. You'll be confident leading customer meetings, gathering requirements and translating business needs into practical technical solutions, while building credibility with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Technically, we're looking for experience across a broad Microsoft infrastructure stack including Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, VMware or Hyper-V, alongside networking technologies such as HPE Aruba or Cisco. Experience with Google Workspace, Intune, SCCM, SAN/NAS storage, backup technologies such as Redstor and producing Statements of Work or technical proposals would also be beneficial. The Next Steps If you're looking for an opportunity to join a growing MSP where you'll influence solution design, work on varied infrastructure and cloud projects, and become a trusted technical advisor to customers across the education sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or get in touch with Joe White at CRG TEC for a confidential conversation. Even if this role isn't quite right, I'd be happy to talk through other opportunities across the MSP market.
Jul 16, 2026
Full time
Solutions Consultant (MSP) Base Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Benefits: 24 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday off, additional Christmas shutdown day, free parking + more Location: Pendlebury, Manchester (3 days a week in the office) Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites across the UK. The opportunity: I'm working with a growing MSP that's built an excellent reputation within the education sector, partnering with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts to design, deliver and support modern, secure IT environments. As they continue to invest in their Solutions team, they're looking for a Solutions Consultant who enjoys working with customers to understand their challenges and design infrastructure and cloud solutions that are technically robust, commercially viable and deliver genuine business value. Working closely with Sales and Professional Services, you'll take ownership of the presales process from discovery through to solution design, helping customers with projects ranging from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace migrations to networking, virtualisation, identity, security, backup and wider digital transformation initiatives. Day to day You'll run technical discovery workshops with customers, taking the time to understand both their technical estate and wider business objectives before designing tailored infrastructure and cloud solutions. Working alongside the Sales team, you'll produce high-quality proposals, Statements of Work and supporting technical documentation, ensuring every solution is commercially viable and ready for successful delivery. You'll present your recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building trusted relationships with IT teams, school leadership and senior decision-makers. Once projects are agreed, you'll work closely with the implementation team to ensure a smooth handover and successful delivery. Who we are looking for We're looking for someone with strong infrastructure knowledge who enjoys solving customer problems and communicating technical solutions in a clear, commercial way. You may already be working as a Solutions Consultant or Presales Engineer, or perhaps you're a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Professional Services Consultant who's regularly involved in solution design and wants to move into a dedicated presales position. Your background could come from an MSP, public sector or another complex enterprise environment where you've been responsible for designing and recommending infrastructure solutions. You'll be confident leading customer meetings, gathering requirements and translating business needs into practical technical solutions, while building credibility with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Technically, we're looking for experience across a broad Microsoft infrastructure stack including Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, VMware or Hyper-V, alongside networking technologies such as HPE Aruba or Cisco. Experience with Google Workspace, Intune, SCCM, SAN/NAS storage, backup technologies such as Redstor and producing Statements of Work or technical proposals would also be beneficial. The Next Steps If you're looking for an opportunity to join a growing MSP where you'll influence solution design, work on varied infrastructure and cloud projects, and become a trusted technical advisor to customers across the education sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or get in touch with Joe White at CRG TEC for a confidential conversation. Even if this role isn't quite right, I'd be happy to talk through other opportunities across the MSP market.
Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £45,000 £55,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist) with a keen interest in modern infrastructure and cloud technologies. You will support in the technical delivery of complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the business, while also ensuring operational excellence through incident management, preventative maintenance, and ongoing service improvement. Skills and Experience Essential: Extensive experience in the design, deployment, and ongoing support of Microsoft server and cloud technologies, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) / Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) / Microsoft System Centre Suite, including MECM, DPM, and SCOM / Microsoft Azure (including Azure Files, IaaS Virtual Machines, and Backup and Recovery solutions) / Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and Microsoft Intune. Strong experience in managing Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025). Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell. Experience with virtualisation and high availability solutions, including Hyper-V (clustered and standalone), Windows Admin Centre, and Failover Clustering. Working knowledge of SQL Server in both clustered and standalone deployments. At least five years experience in similar role, working in large and diverse enterprise environments with Microsoft server and Microsoft cloud technologies. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation such as processes, procedures, and technical designs. Positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership. Desirable: Experience designing and deploying highly available infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including the use of Network Virtual Appliances and load balancers. Linux server administration experience. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Private Medical Insurance, including dental. Ongoing training and support. Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If we receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. We may also invite candidates to interview before the advertised closing date.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £45,000 £55,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Server and Cloud Technologies Specialist) with a keen interest in modern infrastructure and cloud technologies. You will support in the technical delivery of complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the business, while also ensuring operational excellence through incident management, preventative maintenance, and ongoing service improvement. Skills and Experience Essential: Extensive experience in the design, deployment, and ongoing support of Microsoft server and cloud technologies, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) / Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) / Microsoft System Centre Suite, including MECM, DPM, and SCOM / Microsoft Azure (including Azure Files, IaaS Virtual Machines, and Backup and Recovery solutions) / Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and Microsoft Intune. Strong experience in managing Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025). Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell. Experience with virtualisation and high availability solutions, including Hyper-V (clustered and standalone), Windows Admin Centre, and Failover Clustering. Working knowledge of SQL Server in both clustered and standalone deployments. At least five years experience in similar role, working in large and diverse enterprise environments with Microsoft server and Microsoft cloud technologies. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation such as processes, procedures, and technical designs. Positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership. Desirable: Experience designing and deploying highly available infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including the use of Network Virtual Appliances and load balancers. Linux server administration experience. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Private Medical Insurance, including dental. Ongoing training and support. Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If we receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. We may also invite candidates to interview before the advertised closing date.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in supporting, developing and enhancing their global IT infrastructure. This is a senior technical position, ideal for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on whilst taking ownership of enterprise infrastructure projects, driving technical improvements and acting as a senior escalation point across the IT function. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll help ensure business-critical systems remain secure, resilient and highly available while contributing to the future direction of the organisation's infrastructure. What you'll be doing Designing, implementing and maintaining secure, scalable IT infrastructure across multiple sites. Supporting enterprise networking, virtualisation, server infrastructure and Microsoft Azure cloud services. Leading the technical delivery of infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations and new technology implementations. Acting as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and major incidents. Performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term improvements to increase resilience and performance. Supporting disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing and infrastructure resilience initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and deliver robust infrastructure solutions. Collaborating with third-party vendors and service providers to support infrastructure services and project delivery. Ensuring infrastructure complies with security best practice and standards including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials. Identifying opportunities to modernise infrastructure through automation, cloud adoption and emerging technologies. What we're looking for Significant experience in senior infrastructure engineering or technical infrastructure roles. Strong expertise across Microsoft infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and enterprise systems administration. Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Experience supporting VMware environments. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions. Experience delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation. Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. Knowledge of infrastructure security, patch management and vulnerability remediation. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management principles would be beneficial. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Certifications Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator or equivalent) VMware certifications CompTIA Security+ ITIL Foundation or equivalent Why join? This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where technology plays a critical role in supporting global operations. You'll have the chance to work on modern infrastructure technologies, contribute to large-scale technical projects and help shape future infrastructure improvements while remaining hands-on in a senior engineering capacity. Benefits Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 Enhanced pension contribution 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Hybrid working Free on-site parking
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in supporting, developing and enhancing their global IT infrastructure. This is a senior technical position, ideal for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on whilst taking ownership of enterprise infrastructure projects, driving technical improvements and acting as a senior escalation point across the IT function. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll help ensure business-critical systems remain secure, resilient and highly available while contributing to the future direction of the organisation's infrastructure. What you'll be doing Designing, implementing and maintaining secure, scalable IT infrastructure across multiple sites. Supporting enterprise networking, virtualisation, server infrastructure and Microsoft Azure cloud services. Leading the technical delivery of infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations and new technology implementations. Acting as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and major incidents. Performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term improvements to increase resilience and performance. Supporting disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing and infrastructure resilience initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and deliver robust infrastructure solutions. Collaborating with third-party vendors and service providers to support infrastructure services and project delivery. Ensuring infrastructure complies with security best practice and standards including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials. Identifying opportunities to modernise infrastructure through automation, cloud adoption and emerging technologies. What we're looking for Significant experience in senior infrastructure engineering or technical infrastructure roles. Strong expertise across Microsoft infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and enterprise systems administration. Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Experience supporting VMware environments. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions. Experience delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation. Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. Knowledge of infrastructure security, patch management and vulnerability remediation. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management principles would be beneficial. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Certifications Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator or equivalent) VMware certifications CompTIA Security+ ITIL Foundation or equivalent Why join? This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where technology plays a critical role in supporting global operations. You'll have the chance to work on modern infrastructure technologies, contribute to large-scale technical projects and help shape future infrastructure improvements while remaining hands-on in a senior engineering capacity. Benefits Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 Enhanced pension contribution 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Hybrid working Free on-site parking
Location: Sunderland Type: Contract Working Pattern: Full-time onsite (5 days per week) We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support and maintain critical enterprise infrastructure within a fast-paced, highly available environment. This is a hands-on 3rd Line role responsible for the administration, optimisation and support of server, storage and virtualisation platforms, whilst acting as a senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain enterprise server, storage and virtualisation environments Administer Microsoft Hyper-V, failover clustering and high-availability solutions Manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes using Veeam Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity and availability using SolarWinds Support Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS and DHCP Perform hardware troubleshooting, upgrades, patching and maintenance activities Participate in an on-call rota and out-of-hours maintenance activities Essential Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft Hyper-V administration and troubleshooting experience Experience with Windows Failover Clustering and virtual networking HPE server and storage platform experience Proven expertise with Veeam Backup & Replication SolarWinds administration and monitoring experience Active Directory, DNS and DHCP administration Enterprise infrastructure or data centre support experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Jul 14, 2026
Contractor
Location: Sunderland Type: Contract Working Pattern: Full-time onsite (5 days per week) We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support and maintain critical enterprise infrastructure within a fast-paced, highly available environment. This is a hands-on 3rd Line role responsible for the administration, optimisation and support of server, storage and virtualisation platforms, whilst acting as a senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain enterprise server, storage and virtualisation environments Administer Microsoft Hyper-V, failover clustering and high-availability solutions Manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes using Veeam Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity and availability using SolarWinds Support Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS and DHCP Perform hardware troubleshooting, upgrades, patching and maintenance activities Participate in an on-call rota and out-of-hours maintenance activities Essential Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft Hyper-V administration and troubleshooting experience Experience with Windows Failover Clustering and virtual networking HPE server and storage platform experience Proven expertise with Veeam Backup & Replication SolarWinds administration and monitoring experience Active Directory, DNS and DHCP administration Enterprise infrastructure or data centre support experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: About DXC Technology DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global technology services company delivering mission-critical solutions across more than 130,000 professionals worldwide. With over 40 years' presence in the UK, DXC has recently established its Aerospace and Defence Hub in Farnborough. We deliver enterprise technology solutions that help defence organisations modernise infrastructure, implement cloud platforms, and optimise mission-critical systems. About the Role The Infrastructure/Platform Architect is a senior technical leadership position responsible for designing, implementing and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms supporting defence and aerospace operations. You will architect complex IT environments, define technology strategies, lead infrastructure modernisation programmes, and ensure alignment with security, compliance and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional technical depth combined with strategic thinking and programme leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy Design and define enterprise infrastructure architectures spanning compute, storage, networking and virtualisation platforms Develop cloud strategy and hybrid infrastructure roadmaps aligned with MOD requirements and defence security standards Establish infrastructure design patterns, standards and best practices across the organisation Lead capacity planning, scalability assessments and infrastructure optimisation initiatives Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies based on business and security requirements Platform Implementation & Modernisation Lead design and implementation of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or private cloud) supporting mission-critical workloads Architect virtualisation solutions, containerisation strategies and orchestration platforms Design disaster recovery, business continuity and resilience architectures meeting MOD availability requirements Guide infrastructure modernisation programmes, legacy system migrations and technology refresh initiatives Ensure infrastructure designs comply with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards Technical Leadership & Governance Lead infrastructure technical teams, providing architectural direction and technical mentoring Establish infrastructure governance frameworks, change control processes and operational standards Drive technical decision-making through design reviews and architecture boards Document architecture decisions, design documentation and technical standards Security, Compliance & Operational Excellence Architect security controls into infrastructure design, including network segmentation, access controls and encryption Ensure infrastructure compliance with MOD security policy, ITAR regulations and industry standards Work with security teams to implement infrastructure hardening and vulnerability management Optimise infrastructure costs, energy efficiency and environmental impact Support operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response planning Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as technical authority for infrastructure discussions with senior customer stakeholders Present architecture recommendations to customer leadership and defence programme teams Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Participate in customer design workshops and architecture validation activities Essential Requirements Security Clearance Must hold or be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance - Essential 10 years continuous UK residency required for DV eligibility Experience & Expertise Minimum 12 years' IT infrastructure experience with at least 5 years in an architecture role Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and hybrid infrastructure models Demonstrated experience with virtualisation, storage and high-availability infrastructure design Track record of leading infrastructure modernisation programmes and technology transformation Experience in defence, aerospace or government IT environments Technical Knowledge Deep expertise in infrastructure architecture patterns and design methodologies Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent), including services, scaling and cost optimisation Extensive experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM) Proficiency in storage technologies, SAN/NAS architectures and backup/recovery solutions Strong networking knowledge including SDN, load balancing and network security architectures Understanding of containerisation, Kubernetes and microservices architectures Familiarity with MOD security requirements, classification handling and defence contractor compliance Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, business continuity and high-availability design patterns Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to explain complex architecture to diverse audiences Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Proven ability to lead and influence technical teams and senior stakeholders Commitment to security and compliance excellence Desirable Requirements Previous DV clearance or SC clearance Experience with aerospace and defence IT programmes AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification TOGAF certification or Enterprise Architecture experience Experience with infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices Knowledge of ITAR compliance and export control regulations What We Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits package Enhanced pension scheme Private medical insurance and comprehensive health benefits Flexible working arrangements Professional development and training support Opportunity to architect mission-critical infrastructure for world-class defence organisations Application Process & Security Vetting Applicants should be aware that: An offer of employment is subject to satisfactory completion of background checks (BPSS) and security vetting DV clearance is essential and must be obtained prior to commencing work The DV process typically takes 6-9 months Applicants must demonstrate 10 years continuous UK residency Equal Opportunities DXC Technology is an equal opportunities employer committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. 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Jul 14, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: About DXC Technology DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global technology services company delivering mission-critical solutions across more than 130,000 professionals worldwide. With over 40 years' presence in the UK, DXC has recently established its Aerospace and Defence Hub in Farnborough. We deliver enterprise technology solutions that help defence organisations modernise infrastructure, implement cloud platforms, and optimise mission-critical systems. About the Role The Infrastructure/Platform Architect is a senior technical leadership position responsible for designing, implementing and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms supporting defence and aerospace operations. You will architect complex IT environments, define technology strategies, lead infrastructure modernisation programmes, and ensure alignment with security, compliance and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional technical depth combined with strategic thinking and programme leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy Design and define enterprise infrastructure architectures spanning compute, storage, networking and virtualisation platforms Develop cloud strategy and hybrid infrastructure roadmaps aligned with MOD requirements and defence security standards Establish infrastructure design patterns, standards and best practices across the organisation Lead capacity planning, scalability assessments and infrastructure optimisation initiatives Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies based on business and security requirements Platform Implementation & Modernisation Lead design and implementation of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or private cloud) supporting mission-critical workloads Architect virtualisation solutions, containerisation strategies and orchestration platforms Design disaster recovery, business continuity and resilience architectures meeting MOD availability requirements Guide infrastructure modernisation programmes, legacy system migrations and technology refresh initiatives Ensure infrastructure designs comply with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards Technical Leadership & Governance Lead infrastructure technical teams, providing architectural direction and technical mentoring Establish infrastructure governance frameworks, change control processes and operational standards Drive technical decision-making through design reviews and architecture boards Document architecture decisions, design documentation and technical standards Security, Compliance & Operational Excellence Architect security controls into infrastructure design, including network segmentation, access controls and encryption Ensure infrastructure compliance with MOD security policy, ITAR regulations and industry standards Work with security teams to implement infrastructure hardening and vulnerability management Optimise infrastructure costs, energy efficiency and environmental impact Support operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response planning Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as technical authority for infrastructure discussions with senior customer stakeholders Present architecture recommendations to customer leadership and defence programme teams Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Participate in customer design workshops and architecture validation activities Essential Requirements Security Clearance Must hold or be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance - Essential 10 years continuous UK residency required for DV eligibility Experience & Expertise Minimum 12 years' IT infrastructure experience with at least 5 years in an architecture role Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and hybrid infrastructure models Demonstrated experience with virtualisation, storage and high-availability infrastructure design Track record of leading infrastructure modernisation programmes and technology transformation Experience in defence, aerospace or government IT environments Technical Knowledge Deep expertise in infrastructure architecture patterns and design methodologies Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent), including services, scaling and cost optimisation Extensive experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM) Proficiency in storage technologies, SAN/NAS architectures and backup/recovery solutions Strong networking knowledge including SDN, load balancing and network security architectures Understanding of containerisation, Kubernetes and microservices architectures Familiarity with MOD security requirements, classification handling and defence contractor compliance Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, business continuity and high-availability design patterns Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to explain complex architecture to diverse audiences Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Proven ability to lead and influence technical teams and senior stakeholders Commitment to security and compliance excellence Desirable Requirements Previous DV clearance or SC clearance Experience with aerospace and defence IT programmes AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification TOGAF certification or Enterprise Architecture experience Experience with infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices Knowledge of ITAR compliance and export control regulations What We Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits package Enhanced pension scheme Private medical insurance and comprehensive health benefits Flexible working arrangements Professional development and training support Opportunity to architect mission-critical infrastructure for world-class defence organisations Application Process & Security Vetting Applicants should be aware that: An offer of employment is subject to satisfactory completion of background checks (BPSS) and security vetting DV clearance is essential and must be obtained prior to commencing work The DV process typically takes 6-9 months Applicants must demonstrate 10 years continuous UK residency Equal Opportunities DXC Technology is an equal opportunities employer committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. 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Operational Systems Architect Permanent - Hybrid (Reading) About the Role We're partnering with an innovative technology business delivering mission-critical operational systems to customers across the UK and internationally. They are looking for an experienced Operational Systems Architect to take ownership of the design, resilience and ongoing performance of complex IT infrastructure supporting live operational environments. This is a hands-on senior engineering position where you'll be responsible for ensuring systems remain secure, highly available and fully recoverable. Working across infrastructure, databases, networking and systems integration, you'll play a key role in maintaining business-critical platforms while driving continuous improvements to reliability, monitoring and operational standards. The role offers a mix of office-based and customer-facing work, with regular travel to client sites and opportunities to contribute to the delivery of large-scale, high-availability technology solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable, secure and resilient system architectures across internal platforms and customer deployments. Develop, implement and regularly test backup, restore and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity. Support and optimise operational databases, data pipelines and storage platforms, maintaining data integrity and system performance. Deploy, configure and manage Windows and Linux server environments alongside networking and storage infrastructure. Implement proactive monitoring, alerting and performance management to minimise downtime and improve operational visibility. Provide technical support for live customer environments, including deployments, upgrades, fault resolution and ongoing maintenance. Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis across infrastructure, networking, applications and integrated systems. Maintain strong security controls, access management and governance processes while supporting industry best practice. Produce clear technical documentation including architecture diagrams, operational procedures and disaster recovery plans. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system resilience, operational efficiency and deployment standards. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Architect or Operational Technology role. Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server administration. Solid networking expertise including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and firewall technologies. Experience designing and supporting backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong understanding of high-availability environments and business-critical operational systems. Experience managing databases, storage platforms and data reliability. Excellent troubleshooting skills across complex, integrated technical environments. Experience with infrastructure monitoring, alerting and performance management tools. Understanding of security best practices, access control and secure infrastructure design. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across technical teams. Desirable Experience Experience within operational technology (OT), industrial or critical infrastructure environments. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and secure system architecture. Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of critical systems, influence technical strategy and work on complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
Operational Systems Architect Permanent - Hybrid (Reading) About the Role We're partnering with an innovative technology business delivering mission-critical operational systems to customers across the UK and internationally. They are looking for an experienced Operational Systems Architect to take ownership of the design, resilience and ongoing performance of complex IT infrastructure supporting live operational environments. This is a hands-on senior engineering position where you'll be responsible for ensuring systems remain secure, highly available and fully recoverable. Working across infrastructure, databases, networking and systems integration, you'll play a key role in maintaining business-critical platforms while driving continuous improvements to reliability, monitoring and operational standards. The role offers a mix of office-based and customer-facing work, with regular travel to client sites and opportunities to contribute to the delivery of large-scale, high-availability technology solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable, secure and resilient system architectures across internal platforms and customer deployments. Develop, implement and regularly test backup, restore and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity. Support and optimise operational databases, data pipelines and storage platforms, maintaining data integrity and system performance. Deploy, configure and manage Windows and Linux server environments alongside networking and storage infrastructure. Implement proactive monitoring, alerting and performance management to minimise downtime and improve operational visibility. Provide technical support for live customer environments, including deployments, upgrades, fault resolution and ongoing maintenance. Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis across infrastructure, networking, applications and integrated systems. Maintain strong security controls, access management and governance processes while supporting industry best practice. Produce clear technical documentation including architecture diagrams, operational procedures and disaster recovery plans. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system resilience, operational efficiency and deployment standards. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Architect or Operational Technology role. Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server administration. Solid networking expertise including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and firewall technologies. Experience designing and supporting backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong understanding of high-availability environments and business-critical operational systems. Experience managing databases, storage platforms and data reliability. Excellent troubleshooting skills across complex, integrated technical environments. Experience with infrastructure monitoring, alerting and performance management tools. Understanding of security best practices, access control and secure infrastructure design. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across technical teams. Desirable Experience Experience within operational technology (OT), industrial or critical infrastructure environments. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and secure system architecture. Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of critical systems, influence technical strategy and work on complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.
Job Title: ICT Enterprise Specialist Location: Bridgend Salary: £47,046 - £54,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for managing enterprise systems including servers, storage, and visualised platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Key duties: Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: - Training and professional development opportunities - Local Government Pension Scheme - 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment - Flexible working dependant of duties - Free on-site parking - On site fitness centre and canteen - Collaborative and supportive work environment - Cycle to work scheme - Wellness programmes - SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card - Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Enterprise Systems Specialist, Infrastructure Engineer, Server Infrastructure Lead, Azure Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Datacentre Engineer, IT Infrastructure Architect, Microsoft 365 Specialist, Virtualization Engineer, Storage Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Enterprise IT Lead, Systems Manager, ICT Technical Specialist, Senior Infrastructure Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: ICT Enterprise Specialist Location: Bridgend Salary: £47,046 - £54,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for managing enterprise systems including servers, storage, and visualised platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Key duties: Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: - Training and professional development opportunities - Local Government Pension Scheme - 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment - Flexible working dependant of duties - Free on-site parking - On site fitness centre and canteen - Collaborative and supportive work environment - Cycle to work scheme - Wellness programmes - SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card - Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Enterprise Systems Specialist, Infrastructure Engineer, Server Infrastructure Lead, Azure Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Datacentre Engineer, IT Infrastructure Architect, Microsoft 365 Specialist, Virtualization Engineer, Storage Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Enterprise IT Lead, Systems Manager, ICT Technical Specialist, Senior Infrastructure Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Senior Systems Administrator - Glasgow or Edinburgh Hybrid - 47K plus Bonus Hybrid - Around 3 days in office per week in Central Glasgow or Central Edinburgh Lorien's client, a fast-growing, global-reaching SAAS company with a great reputation in their domain, are currently looking to hire a Senior Systems Administrator to play a key role in strengthening and modernising an internal IT environment. This is a hands-on senior technical role, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of operational ownership, improvement projects, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practice across infrastructure, identity and endpoint management. What You'll Be Doing Acting as a subject matter expert for Windows & MacOS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and Microsoft infrastructure services. Administering and improving Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID Managing modern endpoint environments across Windows 10/11, macOS and iOS using Intune Supporting and maintaining Hyper-V virtualisation, storage, and backup platforms Leading 2nd/3rd line escalations, root cause analysis and preventative improvements Driving patching, system hardening and vulnerability remediation Contributing to internal IT upgrades, migrations and wider improvement initiatives Keeping technical documentation, runbooks, and asset records accurate and up-to-date Providing mentoring, guidance and knowledge-sharing with junior IT colleagues What We're Looking For Proven track record in systems administration across Windows and macOS environments Hands-on skills across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune / device management Strong understanding of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP and core Microsoft infrastructure services Demonstrable record across Hyper-V / virtualisation, backup solutions, DR planning and resilience testing Solid networking knowledge: LAN / WAN / VLANs / VPNs / firewalls Ideally PowerShell skills and a strong grasp of automation Desirable: Linux, Terraform or Ansible, Teams telephony, IIS, DR simulations Why This Role Might Suit You If you enjoy real technical ownership, modernising environments, driving improvement, and mentoring others-while working across identity, endpoints, infrastructure, and security-this role offers strong variety and impact. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including annual and spot bonuses as well as a generous holiday allowance, and a supportive, evolving work setting. So if you're looking to join a great firm with major expansion and evolution on the horizon, offering a host of benefits with staff at the centre such as flexible working, bonuses and recognition rewards, healthcare, progression and more, apply now with your latest CV and let's have a chat. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Administrator - Glasgow or Edinburgh Hybrid - 47K plus Bonus Hybrid - Around 3 days in office per week in Central Glasgow or Central Edinburgh Lorien's client, a fast-growing, global-reaching SAAS company with a great reputation in their domain, are currently looking to hire a Senior Systems Administrator to play a key role in strengthening and modernising an internal IT environment. This is a hands-on senior technical role, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of operational ownership, improvement projects, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practice across infrastructure, identity and endpoint management. What You'll Be Doing Acting as a subject matter expert for Windows & MacOS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and Microsoft infrastructure services. Administering and improving Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID Managing modern endpoint environments across Windows 10/11, macOS and iOS using Intune Supporting and maintaining Hyper-V virtualisation, storage, and backup platforms Leading 2nd/3rd line escalations, root cause analysis and preventative improvements Driving patching, system hardening and vulnerability remediation Contributing to internal IT upgrades, migrations and wider improvement initiatives Keeping technical documentation, runbooks, and asset records accurate and up-to-date Providing mentoring, guidance and knowledge-sharing with junior IT colleagues What We're Looking For Proven track record in systems administration across Windows and macOS environments Hands-on skills across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune / device management Strong understanding of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP and core Microsoft infrastructure services Demonstrable record across Hyper-V / virtualisation, backup solutions, DR planning and resilience testing Solid networking knowledge: LAN / WAN / VLANs / VPNs / firewalls Ideally PowerShell skills and a strong grasp of automation Desirable: Linux, Terraform or Ansible, Teams telephony, IIS, DR simulations Why This Role Might Suit You If you enjoy real technical ownership, modernising environments, driving improvement, and mentoring others-while working across identity, endpoints, infrastructure, and security-this role offers strong variety and impact. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including annual and spot bonuses as well as a generous holiday allowance, and a supportive, evolving work setting. So if you're looking to join a great firm with major expansion and evolution on the horizon, offering a host of benefits with staff at the centre such as flexible working, bonuses and recognition rewards, healthcare, progression and more, apply now with your latest CV and let's have a chat. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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.
Jul 11, 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.
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.
Jul 11, 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.
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Salary/Package: Up to £55,000 + package Location: Leeds or Doncaster (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) Fruition are currently recruiting for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for an exciting permanent opportunity. This role requires a hands-on infrastructure professional with strong experience supporting enterprise environments, ensuring the resilience, availability and performance of core infrastructure, whilst playing a key role in infrastructure improvements, disaster recovery and operational projects. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain core infrastructure including Servers, storage, virtualisation platforms and cloud services Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure incidents, acting as the technical escalation point for Service Desk and Desktop Support teams Manage system backups, disaster recovery processes and regular recovery testing to ensure business resilience Deliver infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements and technical changes in line with change management processes Monitor the performance, availability and health of critical infrastructure, identifying opportunities for optimisation Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, support procedures and infrastructure designs Support operational and project teams with infrastructure implementation and deployment activities Ensure infrastructure is maintained to security best practice through patching, configuration management and compliance activities Work closely with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain service levels and resolve technical issues Required Skills and Experience Proven experience supporting enterprise infrastructure within a 3rd line or infrastructure engineering role Strong experience with VMware, Windows Server and Hyper-V technologies Experience administering enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Veeam, Avamar or Zerto Good knowledge of Dell server and storage platforms, SAN/NAS technologies and virtualised environments Experience supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Active Directory, including Group Policy Solid networking knowledge across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and enterprise networking technologies Experience with infrastructure monitoring, security patching and automation using PowerShell Strong troubleshooting, documentation and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage issues through to resolution Relevant infrastructure certifications or equivalent commercial experience would be advantageous Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Salary/Package: Up to £55,000 + package Location: Leeds or Doncaster (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) Fruition are currently recruiting for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer for an exciting permanent opportunity. This role requires a hands-on infrastructure professional with strong experience supporting enterprise environments, ensuring the resilience, availability and performance of core infrastructure, whilst playing a key role in infrastructure improvements, disaster recovery and operational projects. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain core infrastructure including Servers, storage, virtualisation platforms and cloud services Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure incidents, acting as the technical escalation point for Service Desk and Desktop Support teams Manage system backups, disaster recovery processes and regular recovery testing to ensure business resilience Deliver infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements and technical changes in line with change management processes Monitor the performance, availability and health of critical infrastructure, identifying opportunities for optimisation Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, support procedures and infrastructure designs Support operational and project teams with infrastructure implementation and deployment activities Ensure infrastructure is maintained to security best practice through patching, configuration management and compliance activities Work closely with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain service levels and resolve technical issues Required Skills and Experience Proven experience supporting enterprise infrastructure within a 3rd line or infrastructure engineering role Strong experience with VMware, Windows Server and Hyper-V technologies Experience administering enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Veeam, Avamar or Zerto Good knowledge of Dell server and storage platforms, SAN/NAS technologies and virtualised environments Experience supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Active Directory, including Group Policy Solid networking knowledge across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and enterprise networking technologies Experience with infrastructure monitoring, security patching and automation using PowerShell Strong troubleshooting, documentation and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage issues through to resolution Relevant infrastructure certifications or equivalent commercial experience would be advantageous Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Systems Engineer Manchester Outside IR35 A client is seeking a Highly skilled Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure estate. This hands-on role is suited to a recognised technical expert with broad infrastructure experience and deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, virtualisation, storage, cloud platforms, and automation. You will drive technical standards, infrastructure architecture, and modernisation while remaining actively involved in engineering and delivery. Key Skills and Experience of the Systems Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune. Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies. Proven experience as a technical leader within a large digital transformation project. Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high-availability design. Solid networking fundamentals, including VLANs and routing concepts. Experience in games, VFX, animation, or similar technical environments is desirable. Key Responsibilities of the System Engineer: Provide technical leadership for Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure, ensuring platforms are designed and operated to support business and project demands. Shape Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune strategy as part of infrastructure transformation and identity modernisation. Lead cloud infrastructure delivery, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enable scalable, repeatable, and well-governed change. Partner with development teams on platforms such as Perforce and build infrastructure, while championing automation and acting as a senior escalation point for incidents and operational issues. Provide Technical thought leadership across multiple teams including Network, Infrastructure & EUC. The successful Systems Engineer candidate will be based in or commutable to Manchester. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
Jul 07, 2026
Contractor
Systems Engineer Manchester Outside IR35 A client is seeking a Highly skilled Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure estate. This hands-on role is suited to a recognised technical expert with broad infrastructure experience and deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, virtualisation, storage, cloud platforms, and automation. You will drive technical standards, infrastructure architecture, and modernisation while remaining actively involved in engineering and delivery. Key Skills and Experience of the Systems Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune. Must have strong experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS technologies. Proven experience as a technical leader within a large digital transformation project. Experience with backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high-availability design. Solid networking fundamentals, including VLANs and routing concepts. Experience in games, VFX, animation, or similar technical environments is desirable. Key Responsibilities of the System Engineer: Provide technical leadership for Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure, ensuring platforms are designed and operated to support business and project demands. Shape Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune strategy as part of infrastructure transformation and identity modernisation. Lead cloud infrastructure delivery, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enable scalable, repeatable, and well-governed change. Partner with development teams on platforms such as Perforce and build infrastructure, while championing automation and acting as a senior escalation point for incidents and operational issues. Provide Technical thought leadership across multiple teams including Network, Infrastructure & EUC. The successful Systems Engineer candidate will be based in or commutable to Manchester. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
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.
