Senior Server & Storage Engineer

Talent Smart; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Smart is seeking a Senior Server & Storage Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure across head office and European sites. The role combines office-based engineering with hands-on delivery remotely on various site locations, with travel about one week per month.

You will manage AD, DNS, DFS, PKI and file servers, support Kubernetes and Linux, and maintain Dell servers, SAN and backup storage as part of key projects and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise server and storage environments.
• Hands-on with Active Directory, DNS, DFS, PKI and file servers.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux environments is essential.
• Experience with Dell server technologies, SAN and backup storage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to travel.
• Willingness to travel and work aboard cruise ships regularly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support enterprise server, storage and core infrastructure environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DFS, PKI and file server technologies.
• Support Kubernetes and Linux platforms.
• Maintain Dell server infrastructure, SAN and backup storage solutions.
• Deliver infrastructure projects, shipboard deployments and refit activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams, share knowledge and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DFS

PKI

File servers

Kubernetes

Linux

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Dell server technologies

SAN storage

Backup storage

Networking basics

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

Senior Server & Storage Engineer

£55-60k per annum plus package

UK-based with some European travel

We are seeking an experienced Senior Server & Storage Engineer to join a leading enterprise client within the hospitality sector, supporting critical infrastructure across head office operation and European sites.

The role combines office-based engineering with hands‑on project delivery remotely on different site locations. Travel will be required for approximately one week per month on average, with office attendance expected Tuesday to Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support enterprise server, storage and core infrastructure environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DFS, PKI and file server technologies.
• Support Kubernetes and Linux platforms.
• Maintain Dell server infrastructure, SAN and backup storage solutions.
• Deliver infrastructure projects, shipboard deployments and refit activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams, share knowledge and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Active Directory, DNS, DFS, PKI and file servers.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Dell server technologies, SAN and backup storage.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work aboard cruise ships regularly.
• Networking knowledge and experience is also beneficial.

More details available on successful application