At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement multi-vendor storage and backup solutions for enterprise infrastructure.
- Company: Leading enterprise infrastructure transformation programme in London.
- Benefits: Competitive day-rate, opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: UK security clearance preferred; excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and lead impactful infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 8-10+ years in storage architecture and infrastructure engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading enterprise infrastructure transformation programme is hiring a hands-on Storage & Infrastructure Architect to own the design, implementation and migration of a multi-vendor storage and backup estate. The role spans current state consolidation, target state architecture, and the data migration runway behind it. You will own technical architecture end to end (HLD, LLD, SOPs), engage vendors to shape strategy against the architecture roadmap, and partner with Windows, Networks, Security and Operations teams to build the services that sit on top.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement: Networks/ Firewalls / Service design / DR / Automation / Monitoring / Security / Auditing.
- Prepare HLD, LLD and SOPs.
- Run POCs and validate technology against business requirements.
- Gather current production performance data, identify gaps, design out remediation in the new solution.
- Define strategy and coordinate across stakeholders and vendors.
- Tune systems for high performance against business demand.
- Consolidate technologies inline with the architecture roadmap.
- Engage with Windows, Networks, Security and Operations teams to build services and capabilities.
Requirements
Technical Stack
- Storage & Backup (must have hands-on with the majority): Object storage: Cloudian, NetApp FAS, Dell EMC ECS.
- Cloud: AWS and Azure.
- Switching / SAN fabric: Cisco MDS Director Class series; Brocade switches and DCX Directors.
- Migration tooling: Native tools and Datadobi.
Nice to Have
- UK security clearance (SC / NPPV3 / DV) already in place.
- Experience operating in regulated financial services.
- Vendor accreditations across Dell EMC, NetApp, Cisco, Brocade.
- Experience in service design and ITIL aligned operations transition.
What You Bring
- 8-10+ years across enterprise storage architecture and infrastructure engineering, with at least one full large scale migration delivered end to end.
- Track record of consolidating heterogeneous storage estates against a target architecture.
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management.
- Ability to work onsite in the UK as required and to hold or obtain UK security clearance.
How to Apply
Send latest CV, current day-rate expectation, notice / earliest start and confirmation of UK right to work. Shortlist runs this week.
Storage & Infrastructure Architect — Enterprise Multi-Vendor Estate employer: Yadimen Consulting Limited
Yadimen Consulting Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a remote-first work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge technologies in the financial services sector, alongside a collaborative culture that values innovation and resilience. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise in enterprise networks will be recognised and rewarded.
Contact Details:
Yadimen Consulting Limited Recruitment Team
