Storage Engineer - SC Cleared & DV Eligible

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Aston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is seeking a Storage Engineer for a senior role in the United Kingdom. The candidate will provide 2nd and 3rd line support across enterprise storage environments, with hands-on experience in Dell EMC, NetApp, and HP storage technologies, plus Unisphere and SANnav administration.

Flexibility for out-of-hours work and the ability to undergo security clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience implementing, migrating and supporting enterprise storage technologies at 2nd and 3rd Line level.
• Strong knowledge of file and block storage technologies.
• Strong Dell EMC storage and Unisphere experience.
• Strong Brocade SAN Switch and SANnav knowledge.
• Good NetApp and Hewlett Packard storage experience.
• Experience with enterprise storage migration and transformation projects.
• Veritas NetBackup experience.
• Knowledge of HBA configuration and multipathing.
• Experience supporting storage across Windows and Linux, including RHEL and SLES.
• Knowledge of AIX and Solaris environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of ITIL Service Management, particularly Incident and Change Management.
• Strong teamwork, communication and workload management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd Line support across enterprise storage environments.
• Implement, configure, maintain and troubleshoot file and block storage technologies.
• Deliver storage migration and transformation activities across Live, Development and Test environments.
• Support Dell EMC storage devices and Unisphere.
• Configure and support Brocade SAN Switches and SANnav.
• Support NetApp and Hewlett Packard enterprise storage technologies.
• Administer and support Veritas NetBackup.
• Support HBA configuration and multipathing across enterprise server environments.
• Work across Windows, Linux, AIX and Solaris operating systems.
• Diagnose complex storage incidents and provide effective technical resolutions.
• Deliver storage changes in line with established ITIL Incident and Change Management processes.
• Support planned out-of-hours migration, transformation and project activities where required.

Skills

Storage engineering

2nd/3rd line support

Dell EMC

Brocade SAN

NetApp

Veritas NetBackup

HBA multipathing

Windows

Linux

AIX/Solaris

ITIL

Tools

Unisphere

SANnav

Job description

Storage Engineer

Must have an Active SC Clearance. An Active DV Clearance would be an advantage but must be willing to undergo once started.

- This senior-level position requires strong hands‑on enterprise storage experience and flexibility to support project activities outside standard working hours when required.

Storage Engineer Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd Line support across enterprise storage environments.
• Implement, configure, maintain and troubleshoot file and block storage technologies.
• Deliver storage migration and transformation activities across Live, Development and Test environments.
• Support Dell EMC storage devices and Unisphere.
• Configure and support Brocade SAN Switches and SANnav.
• Support NetApp and Hewlett Packard enterprise storage technologies.
• Administer and support Veritas NetBackup.
• Support HBA configuration and multipathing across enterprise server environments.
• Work across Windows, Linux, AIX and Solaris operating systems.
• Diagnose complex storage incidents and provide effective technical resolutions.
• Deliver storage changes in line with established ITIL Incident and Change Management processes.
• Support planned out-of-hours migration, transformation and project activities where required.

Storage Engineer Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years' experience implementing, migrating and supporting enterprise storage technologies at 2nd and 3rd Line level.
• Strong knowledge of file and block storage technologies.
• Strong Dell EMC storage and Unisphere experience.
• Strong Brocade SAN Switch and SANnav knowledge.
• Good NetApp and Hewlett Packard storage experience.
• Experience with enterprise storage migration and transformation projects.
• Veritas NetBackup experience.
• Knowledge of HBA configuration and multipathing.
• Experience supporting storage across Windows and Linux, including RHEL and SLES.
• Knowledge of AIX and Solaris environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of ITIL Service Management, particularly Incident and Change Management.
• Strong teamwork, communication and workload management skills.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.

Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.