NHS Band 5 Server and Storage Administrator

NHS | Infrastructure, Servers & Virtualisation

Want to run critical infrastructure that directly impacts patient care? This is a hands-on engineering role where your technical decisions matter.

We're looking for a sharp, proactive Server & Storage Engineer to own and optimise a complex, high-availability environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Own server infrastructure (Windows/Linux) across a multi-site environment

Deliver 2nd/3rd line support for complex incidents and escalation

Manage virtualisation platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)

Maintain backup, disaster recovery & business continuity strategies

Ensure system security, patching & compliance across all Servers

Build and optimise file, print & storage services

Support project rollouts, migrations & infrastructure upgrades

Troubleshoot deeply - from OS to hardware to network layers

Deep understanding of:

Strong server engineering experience (Windows Server + Linux)

Solid virtualisation expertise (VMware/Hyper-V)

Storage, backup & restore processes

Patch management & system security

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Proven ability to debug complex infrastructure issues end-to-end

Experience working in high-availability/mission-critical environments

Confident delivering 3rd line support and owning incidents

Experience with enterprise server hardware (maintenance, upgrades, replacements)

Familiarity with Azure/Microsoft ecosystem

Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management

Experience in regulated environments (eg healthcare or similar)

Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA or equivalent experience)

What Makes This Role Different

You'll be a key technical authority, not just a ticket resolver

Exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure across multiple sites

Real impact: your work supports critical services

Involvement in disaster recovery, security, and infrastructure strategy

Opportunity to shape and improve systems, not just maintain them

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements