Storage Engineer (Didcot)

Senior Storage Systems Engineer

Oxfordshire | Full-time | Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you passionate about designing and supporting cutting-edge high-performance storage systems? Would you thrive in a world-leading environment at the cutting edge of technology?

Our client is seeking a Storage Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and operational support of large-scale, high-performance storage systems. This role is central to enabling innovative, data-intensive engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities for the Storage Engineer:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-performance storage systems across a large-scale environments.
• Collaborate with computing teams, engineers to ensure infrastructure supports advanced research activities.
• Monitor storage system performance and proactively identify improvements.
• Provide leadership on storage strategy, project planning, and technical documentation.
• Serve as a key advisor on system architecture, software, and data management practices.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging storage technologies to influence future system designs.

✅ Essential Skills & Experience for the Storage Engineer:

• Strong Linux system administration experience (GNU/Linux).
• Deep understanding of Linux filesystems, NFS/CIFS, PXE, DHCP, and DNS.
• Proven experience with high-performance filesystems (e.g. GPFS, Lustre).
• Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python, Perl or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Degree in Computing, Science, or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience with object storage or low-latency networks (e.g., InfiniBand).
• Exposure to modern system monitoring tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, LPIC, MCSE).

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary environment.

Be part of a team supporting groundbreaking technology projects.

Generous pension and annual leave entitlements.

Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

Regular training and development opportunities.

Interested in pushing the boundaries of computing? Apply today to join a team where your work directly contributes to the advancement of technology.