Storage Backup SME/Storage Engineer Infrastructure operations
- SmartSourcing Ltd
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- 11/03/2026
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Information Technology
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Job Description
Storage backup SME/Senior Engineer Infrastructure Operations Storage/Back Storage engineer to work within a secure environment.
Due to the nature of the role you will need to be DV Cleared, this is required by our government services client based near Northampton, East Midlands commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough, North London
We offer hybrid working model (for applicable roles) where a minimum of 60 percent % of working time shall be on site in the workplace. 3 days onsite
Rate 510 a day (umbrella) plus on call (50 weekday-100 weekend
Duration- 6 months
The Storage Backup SME will provide specialist support for enterprise storage and data protection platforms, with a focus on Veeam and physical storage technologies.
The role is critical to ensuring data availability, integrity and recoverability within a secure, regulated environment.
The resource will support backup, restore and disaster recovery capabilities, assist with platform optimisation and ensure data protection services meet operational and compliance requirements.
Strong technical depth and experience supporting business critical systems are essential.
Be a key lead in conversations around Environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Expertise
Deep experience with Veeam Backup Replication
Strong knowledge of NetApp storage platforms
Backup, restore and disaster recovery design and testing
Data protection in secure and regulated environments
Capacity planning and performance optimisation
Understanding of backup encryption, retention and compliance requirements
Relevant Qualifications:
Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) and/or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or equivalent demonstrable experience
Proven experience supporting enterprise backup, restore and storage platforms
This role reports directly to Infrastructure Team Lead.
Due to the nature of the role you will need to be DV Cleared, this is required by our government services client based near Northampton, East Midlands commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough, North London
We offer hybrid working model (for applicable roles) where a minimum of 60 percent % of working time shall be on site in the workplace. 3 days onsite
Rate 510 a day (umbrella) plus on call (50 weekday-100 weekend
Duration- 6 months
The Storage Backup SME will provide specialist support for enterprise storage and data protection platforms, with a focus on Veeam and physical storage technologies.
The role is critical to ensuring data availability, integrity and recoverability within a secure, regulated environment.
The resource will support backup, restore and disaster recovery capabilities, assist with platform optimisation and ensure data protection services meet operational and compliance requirements.
Strong technical depth and experience supporting business critical systems are essential.
Be a key lead in conversations around Environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Expertise
Deep experience with Veeam Backup Replication
Strong knowledge of NetApp storage platforms
Backup, restore and disaster recovery design and testing
Data protection in secure and regulated environments
Capacity planning and performance optimisation
Understanding of backup encryption, retention and compliance requirements
Relevant Qualifications:
Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) and/or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or equivalent demonstrable experience
Proven experience supporting enterprise backup, restore and storage platforms
This role reports directly to Infrastructure Team Lead.
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