Storage & Virtualization Specialist

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IT Infrastructure Storage & Virtualization Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineering with expertise in Storage & Virtualization. This is a diverse permanent opportunity based at our client’s head office in London. As part of the IT Infrastructure Engineering Team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and advancing the global IT infrastructure.

Position: IT Infrastructure Engineering Storage & Virtualization Specialist – Permanent

Reporting To: IT Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Location: London, Head Office

A leading organization with a global presence, and the Technology Department is at the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency across the business services. The IT Infrastructure Engineering Team focuses on project delivery and engineering improvements to support the global offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain the firm’s storage infrastructure (Nutanix, HPE3Par, HPE Nimble, MSA).
• Oversee the hypervisor layer (VMWare/NutanixAHV/Azure) and HPE blade chassis and blades.
• Maintain and advise on the firm’s backup infrastructure (Commvault, Veeam).
• Provide physical engineering presence for the installation and maintenance of hardware.
• Provision and configure physical and virtual Servers (VMWare, Azure).

Project Delivery:

• Lead the build of new systems, both physical and virtual (VMWare/Azure/Cloud).
• Participate in and lead IT infrastructure life cycle projects, including PID creation and solution costing review.
• Ensure proposed infrastructure architecture/design align with firm policies.

Cyber Security:

• Review and improve the firm’s security posture.
• Identify vulnerabilities and work with Engineering/Operations teams for remediation.
• Stay informed about current and emerging security threats.

3rd Level Support:

• Provide Major Problem/Incident Support.
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers on system issues.
• Ensure 3rd level teams have relevant skills, procedures, and documentation.

Candidate Profile: Experience and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Full time IT professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing, maintaining, and upgrading similar-sized environments.
• Demonstrable experience with VMware, NutanixAHV, and Azure.
• Experience in Infrastructure Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with VMware, Nutanix, and Azure technologies.
• Strong skills in SAN technologies, including NutanixNX’s, HPE3Par, and HP Nimble.
• Knowledge of Azure services and ARM templates.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and related technologies.
• Ideally accredited in VMWare and Azure technologies (VCP).
• Ideally accredited Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE).

If you are a highly skilled IT professional looking to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects, please apply today!