Server & Storage Engineer

Job Title: Server & Storage Engineer
Location: Remote-first (occasional on-site visits required, UK-based only)
Contract Type:Contract Inside IR35
Duration:3 month initial

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Server & Storage Engineer to deliver implementation, configuration, and upgrade services across enterprise server and storage platforms. The role will focus on supporting large-scale infrastructure initiatives, ensuring resilient and high-performing environments built on Dell technologies, VMware, and Nutanix. This is a remote-first position with occasional site attendance, and requires candidates to be UK-based.
Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, configure, and upgrade Dell enterprise server and storage solutions, including PowerScale, PowerStore, VxRail, and Isilon.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize VMware vSphere environments (VCP certification desirable).
• Support Nutanix hyperconverged solutions, including AHV configuration and lifecycle management.
• Deliver technical input into infrastructure projects, ensuring solutions are aligned with business and architectural requirements.
• Conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation for server and storage platforms.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other engineers on solution design and delivery.
• Produce high-quality documentation for designs, implementations, and operational procedures.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support during upgrades and migrations where required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise with Dell server/storage platforms (PowerScale, PowerStore, VxRail, Isilon).
• Proven experience with VMware vSphere environments (ideally VCP-certified).
• Hands-on knowledge of Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (AHV and related toolsets).
• Solid background in implementation, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management (not rack/stack).
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Must be UK-based and able to travel occasionally for on-site work.

Desirable:

• Exposure to automation/scripting for infrastructure management.
• Experience in delivering enterprise-scale migrations and upgrades.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud or cloud-integrated storage solutions.