Storage Engineer

DXC Technology Inc.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a NetApp Storage Engineer to lead enterprise storage projects in a secure environment. The role focuses on design, implementation, migration and optimisation of NetApp platforms with strong collaboration across server, virtualization, network and cloud teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on NetApp experience, track record delivering complex storage infrastructure, and expertise in migrations, upgrades and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering enterprise storage infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on NetApp storage technology expertise.
• Experience with migrations, upgrades and technology refresh programmes.
• Knowledge of storage networking protocols and VMware vSphere.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise storage solutions using NetApp technologies.
• Deliver storage infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, technology refreshes and transformations.
• Configure and deploy NetApp storage environments with scalability, resilience and performance in mind.
• Implement storage replication, backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with server, virtualization, network and cloud teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in technical design workshops and contribute to solution architecture discussions.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, implementation plans, technical designs and handover documentation.
• Ensure all solutions comply with security, governance and operational standards.

Skills

NetApp storage

VMware vSphere

Storage networking

Capacity planning

Performance optimization

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Description: Storage Engineer (NetApp) Location - Erskine, Scotland or Onsite in Preston (Hybrid)

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

We are seeking an experienced NetApp Storage Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme delivering project-based storage solutions within a secure environment. This role is focused exclusively on project delivery, including the design, implementation, migration, and optimisation of enterprise storage platforms. There are no operational support responsibilities associated with this position. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with NetApp technologies and a proven track record of delivering storage infrastructure projects within complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise storage solutions using NetApp technologies.
• Deliver storage infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, technology refreshes, and transformation initiatives.
• Configure and deploy NetApp storage environments, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance requirements are met.
• Implement storage replication, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Work closely with server, virtualization, network, and cloud teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in technical design workshops and contribute to solution architecture discussions.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, implementation plans, technical designs, and handover documentation.
• Ensure all solutions comply with security, governance, and operational standards.
• Support project testing, validation, and transition activities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering enterprise storage infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with NetApp storage technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale storage environments.
• Strong understanding of storage networking and associated protocols.
• Experience with storage migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh programmes.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere.
• Experience with capacity planning, performance optimisation, and storage architecture best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within project teams and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and delivery-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.