Storage Engineer
JOB_53627564751283Job type
ContractLocation
SloughWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
InfrastructureIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Negotiable
Storage Engineer
Role: Senior Storage Engineer
Duration: 6 months initially
Contract Type: Inside IR35 contract
Rate: Negotiable
Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week onsite may be required – South East
Clearance Requirement: SC Clearance will be gained for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain client FlashSystem storage platforms, including provisioning, monitoring, and routine administration.
- Build and manage Brocade SAN fabrics, including zoning, switch configuration, and integration with storage and tape systems.
- Configure and support client tape libraries (TS-series) and ensure integration with backup environments.
- Validate racking, cabling, and patching of storage arrays, SAN switches, and tape devices through hands-on inspection and verification.
- Perform firmware/code upgrades for FlashSystem arrays, Brocade switches, and tape infrastructure.
- Use RHEL 9 system administration skills for host connectivity, multipathing, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain Ansible automation playbooks for deployment and configuration tasks.
- Provide basic container management (Docker/Podman) for running and troubleshooting containers (no Kubernetes).
- Troubleshoot storage, SAN, tape, hardware, and container-related incidents; maintain clear and accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams and participate in on-call rotation.
Skills & Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with IBM FlashSystem and IBM Spectrum Virtualize/SVC.
- Strong knowledge of Brocade Fibre Channel SAN technologies and switch administration.
- Experience with IBM tape libraries and enterprise backup integration.
- Proven experience validating physical installation work (racking, cabling, patching).
- Proficiency in RHEL 9, Ansible, and basic container operations.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
- Working with Infrastructure as Code (using GitsOps practices)
- Familiar with working in a wider infrastructure team.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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Storage EngineerJOB_536275647512832025-12-122026-03-13
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