Storage and Backup Engineer

Role Description: To perform day to day Storage & Backup Administration. The role will also provide opportunities to assist with project and transition work as required. We are looking to employ someone with an aptitude for Infrastructure support, keen to expand their skills in Storage, Backup and SAN support. Someone who can work in a busy and challenging environment, with a proven track record in day-to-day support and project work, delivering to high quality standards. On-Call and overtime as required Your Role * BAU support of the SAN environment, * BAU support of the Backup environment, * Performing daily checks, * Storage allocation/deallocation, * SAN switch zoning, * Firmware upgrades, * Managing Backups (end to end configuration, rerunning failed backups) * Tape Management/Rotation * Maintaining documentation, * Producing management reports * Implementing changes according to client change management process, * Problem management/resolution using SNOW, * Disaster recovery testing. Your Profile * HP and EMC Storage * Brocade and Cisco SAN switches * Storage Management software skills * Familiarity with SAN Switch Management commands (Brocade, and Cisco) * Familiarity with Veritas Netbackup * Familiarity with SNOW Incident and Change Management * An understanding of EMC Networker and HP Data Protector * A keen team player prepared to work alongside more experienced members of the team and embrace new technologies and skills. The successful applicant will be expected to investigate storage problems on EMC storage with Brocade or Cisco SAN switches, as well as ensuring successful backups are taken, so a methodical approach to problem determination is crucial. * Attention to detail * A can-do attitude * A methodical approach to working * An active listener * Ability to work solo or as part of a team * Ability to recognise and raise issues with his/her line management CANDIDATES WILL BE REJECTED IF THEY DO NOT HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.