Advanced Digital Systems & Storage Engineer (Band 5)
Location: Hertfordshire (On-site)
Sector: NHS
Contract: Temporary (ASAP – April 2026)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
We’re supporting a large and highly regarded NHS Trust in Hertfordshire to recruit an Advanced Digital Systems & Storage Engineer to join their Digital Infrastructure team on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical healthcare systems within a complex, high-availability environment—where your work will directly contribute to frontline patient care.
The Role
As a senior technical specialist within the Digital team, you’ll provide 2nd and 3rd line support across a broad range of infrastructure services, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and fully operational.
You’ll act as a key escalation point, working closely with internal IT teams and external suppliers to resolve issues, maintain performance, and support ongoing projects and improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 2nd/3rd line support for server, storage, and infrastructure systems
* Administer and maintain Windows/Linux server environments
* Support virtualisation platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)
* Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery, and security processes are in place
* Monitor system performance and carry out proactive maintenance and patching
* Support Active Directory, user access, and permissions management
* Assist with infrastructure projects, upgrades, and system implementations
* Work closely with Service Desk to ensure timely resolution of incidents
* Maintain accurate technical documentation
* What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a 3rd line / infrastructure engineering role (min. 3 years)
* Strong knowledge of:
* Windows Server &/or Linux
* Virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V)
* Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
* Backup, security, and patch management
* Experience supporting enterprise-scale server environments
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
* Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
* Experience within an NHS or healthcare environment
* Knowledge of SCCM and application packaging
* Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, ITIL)
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work within a major NHS Trust supporting critical services
* Exposure to large-scale, complex IT environments
* Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care
* Collaborative and forward-thinking digital team