NHS Band 5 Server and Storage Administrator

  • Salt Digital Recruitment
  • Hertford, Hertfordshire
  • 18/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing
  • Own server infrastructure (Windows/Linux) across a multi site environment
  • Deliver 2nd/3rd line support for complex incidents and escalation
  • Manage virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper V)
  • Maintain backup, disaster recovery & business continuity strategies
  • Ensure system security, patching & compliance across all servers
  • Build and optimise file, print & storage services
  • Support project rollouts, migrations & infrastructure upgrades
  • Troubleshoot deeply - from OS to hardware to network layers
Deep understanding of:
  • Strong server engineering experience (Windows Server + Linux)
  • Solid virtualisation expertise (VMware / Hyper V)
  • Storage, backup & restore processes
  • Patch management & system security
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Proven ability to debug complex infrastructure issues end to end
  • Experience working in high availability / mission critical environments
  • Confident delivering 3rd line support and owning incidents
  • Experience with enterprise server hardware (maintenance, upgrades, replacements)
  • Familiarity with Azure / Microsoft ecosystem
  • Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management
  • Experience in regulated environments (e.g. healthcare or similar)
  • Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA or equivalent experience)
What Makes This Role Different
  • You'll be a key technical authority, not just a ticket resolver
  • Exposure to enterprise scale infrastructure across multiple sites
  • Real impact: your work supports critical services
  • Involvement in disaster recovery, security, and infrastructure strategy
  • Opportunity to shape and improve systems, not just maintain them

Rates depend on experience and client requirements