Storage and Backup Engineer

Storage and Backup Engineer My client a large blue chip organisation are currently looking to recruit a Storage and Backup Engineer on an initial 6 month contract in Barrow-In-Furness, due to the customer requirements the successful candidate will hold current SC clearance. Role Title: Storage and Backup Engineer Location: Barrow in Furness (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months Rate: Market Rate Role Description: To perform day to day Storage & Backup Administration. The role will also provide opportunities to assist with project and transition work as required. We are looking to employ someone with an aptitude for Infrastructure support, keen to expand their skills in Storage, Backup and SAN support. Someone who can work in a busy and challenging environment, with a proven track record in day-to-day support and project work, delivering to high quality standards. On-Call and overtime as required Your Role BAU support of the SAN environment, BAU support of the Backup environment, Performing daily checks, Storage allocation/deallocation, SAN switch zoning, Firmware upgrades, Managing Backups (end to end configuration, rerunning failed backups) Tape Management/Rotation Maintaining documentation, Producing management reports Implementing changes according to client change management process, Problem management/resolution using SNOW, Disaster recovery testing. Your Profile HP and EMC Storage Brocade and Cisco SAN switches Storage Management software skills Familiarity with SAN Switch Management commands (Brocade, and Cisco) Familiarity with Veritas Netbackup Familiarity with SNOW Incident and Change Management An understanding of EMC Networker and HP Data Protector A keen team player prepared to work alongside more experienced members of the team and embrace new technologies and skills. The successful applicant will be expected to investigate storage problems on EMC storage with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches, as well as ensuring successful backups are taken, so a methodical approach to problem determination is crucial. Attention to detail A can-do attitude A methodical approach to working An active listener Ability to work solo or as part of a team Ability to recognise and raise issues with line management TPBN1_UKTJ