Senior Storage Engineer

83zero Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Sn Storage Engineer for a hybrid contract role in Greater London. This position, with a rate of £500 - £550 per day, requires extensive experience deploying Pure Storage solutions and managing data migrations in complex environments. Candidates must possess current SC clearance. Responsibilities include optimizing storage arrays and collaborating with various teams to ensure integration. The role offers a contract length of 6 months rolling, starting ideally on January 5th.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Storage Engineer in enterprise-scale environments.
• Proven experience deploying Pure Storage solutions.
• Current and active SC clearance (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and optimise Pure Storage arrays.
• Lead data migrations from Dell EMC VMAX and Commvault systems.
• Deliver expert-level support across SAN and NAS platforms.

Skills

Storage Engineer experience

Deploying Pure Storage solutions

Data migrations from Dell EMC VMAX

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

Contract Role: Sn Storage Engineer

Rate: £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days London

Contract Length: 6 months rolling

Start Date: Jan 5th Ideally

Clearance: Current SC Clearance (Mandatory)

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Sn Storage Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise storage transformation. This Inside IR35 role requires a contractor with extensive hands‑on experience deploying Pure Storage solutions, delivering complex data migrations, and operating confidently across both NAS and SAN environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and optimise Pure Storage arrays
• Lead data migrations from Dell EMC VMAX and Commvault systems
• Deliver expert‑level support and management across SAN and NAS platforms
• Oversee storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot complex storage incidents in high‑availability environments
• Support upgrades, lifecycle management, and transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and backup teams to ensure end‑to‑end integration
• Produce clear documentation and operational runbooks

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a Storage Engineer in enterprise‑scale environments
• Proven experience deploying Pure Storage solutions
• Hands‑on experience with data migrations from Dell EMC VMAX and Commvault
• Deep expertise in SAN and NAS storage technologies
• Strong understanding of Fibre Channel, zoning, LUN management, replication, and DR strategies
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Current and active SC clearance (mandatory)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within secure or government environments
• Automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud‑integrated storage platforms