Job Description Storage & Backup SME (DV Cleared) Duration: 6 Months Location: Milton Keynes & remote (hybrid working) Rate: £500 per day IR35 Status: Inside Start: ASAP We require a Storage & Backup SME (DV Cleared) for our Government client to provide specialist support for enterprise storage and data protection platforms, with a focus on Veeam and physical storage technologies. This is a critical role to ensure data availability, integrity and recoverability within a secure, regulated environment. You will be supporting various tiered systems within the physical storage and backup skills and technology space. You will support a wider team of skilled technicians who support various Government platforms and services. You will provide BAU support and project deliverables too. Also to support backup, restore and disaster recovery capabilities, assist with platform optimisation and ensure data protection services meet operational and compliance requirements. As the Storage & Backup SME (DV Cleared) you will possess a strong technical depth and experience supporting business critical systems - this is essential. You will also be key in leading conversations around environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure. Essential Skills & Experience required: DV Clearance - essential * In-depth experience with Veeam Backup and 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 An understanding of backup encryption retention and compliance requirements Proven experience supporting enterprise backup, restore and storage platforms Desirable Certifications - Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) and/or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or equivalent demonstrable experience If this role is of interest, then please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk