Lead Server & Storage Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Lead Server & Storage Analyst to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Group IT Infrastructure team.

This is a site based role working alongside other technical analysts in the security and network sectors. You will act as a subject matter expert for our server operations and storage management, ensuring it runs in optimal state at all times.

 Reporting into the Group Head of IT Infrastructure, the Lead Server & Storage Analyst will be responsible of providing advice and guidance on how to improve our services and the implementation of new hardware and solutions to continually improve these key areas of the IT Infrastructure.

Objectives of this Role:

Design, manage and secure our high-performance physical and virtual storage infrastructures (SAN/NAS).

Monitor performance, undertake capacity management and create reports as requested, working with suppliers as appropriate.

 Implement robust backup, replication and disaster recovery strategies using disk and tape media, ensuring data integrity.

Liaise with and co-ordinate activities with 3rd party vendors who are providing hardware and software support services.

 Lead technical delivery, design new solutions and mentor the IT Infrastructure team members.

Requirements

Critical Competencies:

 Proven experience in a Server Engineer or 3rd Line support role.

Strong understanding of IT concepts and architectures, and the principles and processes of implementing and delivering IT services.

Forward thinking and with strong planning skills, high level of interest in providing technology driven solutions.

Experience with converged or hyper-converged infrastructure.

Experience in virtualisation products including VMware vSphere & vCentre and Proxmox.

Experience with Cloud Services (e.g., AWS / Azure).

Experience supporting the following technologies: Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, Core Wintel services including DNS, DHCP, DFS WSUS, WINS.

 Strong understanding of clustering, backup and Disaster Recovery principles for business continuity.

Requirements:

Strong logical and methodical approach, especially under pressure.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

 Relevant education, training, or certifications in networking technologies.

Knowledge of Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation and ISO27001 information security standard.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays
  


• Employee assistance Programme
  


• Enhanced maternity and Paternity pay
  


• Cycle to work scheme
  


• On site gym
  


• Weekly yoga class
  


• On site Parking