Senior Cloud, Storage & Data Centre Engineer

Remote (UK or Dublin)

Full time + paid on-call rota

My client is seeking an experienced engineer to join their core infrastructure team. collaborating closely with various IT departments to enhance the efficiency of our Core Platforms environment.

• Support and manage the organisation's Cloud, Storage & Data Centre infrastructure, adhering to group standards and audit requirements.

• Assist in the design and implementation of Data Centres, ensuring high availability and robust disaster recovery provisions.

• Manage Linux Servers and software installations, utilizing automation tools where possible.

• Configure and oversee Data Protection platforms, including Commvault, Dell EMC Networker, and Zerto.

• Collaborate with DBA, Network, Application, Systems, and Service Desk teams on projects, migrations, upgrades, and architectural activities.

• Conduct regular Disaster Recovery testing, validating Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), and ensuring up-to-date DR procedures.

• Perform system maintenance, upgrades, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and compute/storage management with minimal disruption.

• Evaluate and implement patches, service packs, and upgrades, ensuring all dependencies and approvals are addressed.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation and diagrams for all systems, networks, and communications.

• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota as required.

• Stay informed about trends and best practices in Data Centre, SAN Storage, Cloud, and Linux technologies.

• Assess and recommend new infrastructure technologies, both on-premise and in the Cloud.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional training and certifications

• Extensive experience with Red Hate Linux, including administration, setup, and building new Linux VMs.

• Proficiency in managing Hypervisors, such as VMware and Oracle Linux VM.

• Experience with SAN Storage Systems, Fibre Channel Switches, SAN Zoning, and IP-based Storage.

• In-depth knowledge of Data Protection Software, including Commvault, Dell EMC Networker, and Zerto.

• Strong technical background with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Grafana, and Greylog.

• Experience following ITIL-based Change and Problem Management processes.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Knowledge of ITIL Foundation.

• Certifications in Red Hat Linux, VMware, or other relevant technologies.