Storage SME ASAP Start until EOY Wokingham (3 Days per Week Onsite) £515p/d max via Umbrella The successful candidate will hold or be eligible for SC Clearance Role Description: - Storage Architecture & Strategy: Design, develop, and implement advanced storage solutions that align with business objectives. - Performance Optimisation: Monitor and enhance storage performance and availability while ensuring data integrity and compliance. - Storage Technologies: Manage and maintain SAN, NAS, DAS, and cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Disaster Recovery & Backup: Develop and implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. - Security & Compliance: Ensure storage security aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.). - Collaboration: Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to integrate storage solutions effectively. - Troubleshooting & Support: Provide expert-level support and resolve complex storage-related incidents. - Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain detailed documentation and define storage best practices. Key Requirements - Experience: Experience in storage solutions, preferably in enterprise environments. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in storage technologies (NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, HPE, etc.), cloud storage solutions, and virtualization. - Certifications (Desirable): Vendor certifications (e.g., NetApp Certified, Dell EMC Proven, AWS/Azure Storage Certifications). - Analytical Skills: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. - Communication Skills: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders