At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and validate NetApp storage and backup systems while executing technical activities.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on secure infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology in a role that makes a real difference.
- Qualifications: Deep knowledge of NetApp and Veeam, with hands-on infrastructure experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Location: 3 days/week onsite in Stevenage (ideally), otherwise Newport or Portsmouth.
Must be SC cleared
Methods is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist with a deep understanding of NetApp, responsible for executing and technically validating all Compute, Virtualisation, Storage and Backup activities.
Key skills needed:
- NetApp storage replication
- Veeam for backup
- Understanding of key tasks to commission and decommission NetApp systems
Some of the activities include:
- Deliver and manage NetApp SAN and Filers. Some are being replaced and some need upgrade to pass to managed service
- Assess and remediate storage & backup obsolescence
- Execute and coordinate Ransomware Wave 1 & Wave 2 technical activities
- Manage and fulfil infrastructure requests (IPs, DNS, Firewall, VLANs, installations)
- Supervise and coordinate vendors and Build Factory technical inputs
- Contribute to and produce BRDs and technical documentation
Highly experienced hands-on infrastructure engineer with deep technical expertise across secure, air gapped and defence environments.
His core strengths:
- Storage: NetApp
- Backup: Veeam, NetBackup
- Operating Systems: RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Windows Server
(SC cleared) Storage and Backup Technical Specialist (NetApp) in Newport employer: Methods
Methods is an exceptional employer that values technical expertise and offers a collaborative work culture, particularly for the Storage and Backup Technical Specialist role. With opportunities for professional growth and development in a secure environment, employees benefit from a supportive team atmosphere while working on cutting-edge technology in locations like Stevenage, Newport, or Portsmouth. The company prioritises employee well-being and provides a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives.
