Server & Storage Engineer (SC Cleared)

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Server & Storage engineer for our client based in Warrington.
Please note that due to the nature of the role active SC clearance is required.
The role holder will possess expertise in hybrid environments (on-prem, Azure, SaaS).
The role holder will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of resilient server & storage infrastructure that ensures optimal reliability, scalability, and performance.
Expertise in virtualisation, storage, backups & VDI is essential.

Work Pattern: Hybrid (approx. 1 day per week, office/data centre based)
Location: Warrington
Working pattern: (5 days per week, Mon to Fri, 9am - 5pm)
Duration: 60 days with potential extensions
Rate: £65-£68 per hour Inside IR35

Responsibilities and previous experience:
* Design, implement, and manage resilient infrastructure solutions that ensure optimal reliability, scalability, and performance.
* Installing and configuring server hardware and software, ensuring systems are optimized for performance and security.
* Performing regular updates, patches and backups
* Maintaining records of server configurations, procedures, and changes for reference and compliance.
* Collaborate with other IT teams to support applications and ensure seamless integration.
* Train and mentor other team members, to ensure cross-training/skilling

Requirements & Skills
* Excellent knowledge of SAN solutions primarily NetApp build/configure & maintain
* Excellent knowledge of hosting platforms Dell PowerEdge Server & Cisco USC
* Excellent knowledge in the management and maintenance of VMWare based virtualised estates Clusters/HA/Replication/Distributed Switches/vCenter upgrades & host patching
* Experience in Veeam and other Backup technologies
* Experience in migrations for data & infrastructure.
* Good understanding of automation and Scripting; comfortable creating PowerShell script for infrastructure automation and efficiencies.
* Skilled in using monitoring & alerting tools and configure dashboards, eg SolarWinds
* Good understanding of networking concepts (eg TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, iSCSI).
* Good understanding of Activity Directory and GPOs Experience:
* 5+ years of experience working within a large enterprise estate (5,000+ users)
* Proven track record managing enterprise-grade infrastructure in a production environment

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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