Infrastructure Backup and Storage Administrator

Our client, a leading global IT services provider, is seeking an Infrastructure Backup and Storage Administrator who is SC Cleared or SC Eligible, to be based at their client's site in Wokingham, UK.

This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Wokingham office 3 days per week .

This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management at all levels
• Challenge senior stakeholders and say 'no' politely
• Mentor junior personnel and provide guidance on work packages
• Work with little or no guidance
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the analysis and ability to draw conclusion quickly in a limited timeframe
• Balance multiple tasks without a negative impact on quality
• Work effectively both individually and as part of highly productive teams in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL based support environment
• Appreciation of business-critical Real Time systems

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Veritas NetBackup Installation, support and management
• Implementation and Management of HP Enterprise Storage (3Par) as well as management across Nimble and NetApp platforms
• Implementation and management of SAN fabrics, Switches and components
• Enterprise storage hardware and software fault resolution in HA critical estates
• Shell script writing
• Redhat Linux v6/7/8/9 experience
• Windows 2012/2016/2019/2022 experience
• Networking protocols and topologies
• Strong skills in verbal and written communication including the writing and reviewing of technical
• Monitoring, backups and Disaster Recovery
• Candidate must be able to achieve SC security vetting clearance

Desirable:

• Proven customer facing experience in an IT service role
• Proven methodical and positive approach to problem solving
• Experience of supporting business critical Real Time systems, ensuring high levels of availability through your direct actions
• Demonstration of accountability to see issues through to successful resolutions
• Experience of working a 2nd line support, site attendance required
• Experience of technically training & mentoring colleagues would be an advantage
• A desire to expand one's knowledge into other domains and think outside of the box

Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.