Server & Storage Engineer

Server & Storage Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid – Greater Manchester Area | £450–£500/day | 1–3 Months (Likely Extension) We're working with a leading global IT services provider to support their end customer's infrastructure transformation programme across EMEA and APAC. As part of this strategic initiative, we're seeking a Server & Storage Engineer with strong enterprise experience to deliver critical infrastructure support and improvements. This role suits someone confident working in large, complex hybrid environments (on-prem, Azure, SaaS) and who thrives in fast-paced project-focused delivery. You’ll play a key part in supporting global enterprise systems (c. 7,500 users) in a hybrid setting. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain resilient infrastructure solutions. Configure and manage physical and virtual servers (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, VMware). Manage SAN storage environments (NetApp). Perform patching, updates, and backup operations (Veeam). Support infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and refresh projects. Write automation scripts in PowerShell to streamline operations. Collaborate across international IT teams and with internal stakeholders. Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to peers. Required Skills & Experience: Expert in VMware technologies including clustering, replication, and distributed networking. Strong background in NetApp SAN storage configuration and support. Experience with backup and recovery systems – especially Veeam. Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, iSCSI). Comfortable using tools such as SolarWinds for monitoring and alerting. 5 years supporting enterprise estates (5,000 users). The Details: Contract Type: Inside IR35 Rate: £450–£500/day (depending on experience) Duration: 1–3 months initially, with high potential for extension Location: Greater Manchester area (hybrid – approx. 1 day/week on-site) Start Date: ASAP This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact project with global reach and cutting-edge tech. If you're a proactive, solutions-focused engineer ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.