Job Title: Storage and Backup Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months Contract Type: PAYE through Umbrella Clearance: Must hold SC clearance and be a sole UK national Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Storage and Backup Engineer to join our team. This role involves providing day-to-day administration of storage, backup, and SAN environments, with opportunities to support various projects and transition activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in infrastructure support, a keen interest in expanding skills in storage and backup, and a strong ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide Business-As-Usual (BAU) support for SAN and backup environments. Perform daily operational checks on storage and backup systems. Manage storage allocation and deallocation processes. Perform SAN switch zoning and firmware upgrades. Configure and manage backups, including troubleshooting failed backups and ensuring successful tape management and rotation. Maintain and update system documentation and produce management reports. Implement changes according to the change management processes. Resolve problems and incidents using ServiceNow (SNOW). Conduct disaster recovery testing to ensure data protection and recovery readiness. Participate in on-call support and work overtime as needed. Required Skills and Experience: Experience with HP and EMC storage solutions. Proficiency in managing Brocade and Cisco SAN switches. Familiarity with storage management software. Knowledge of SAN switch management commands (Brocade and Cisco). Experience with Veritas NetBackup and other backup solutions such as EMC Networker and HP Data Protector. Experience with incident and change management processes using ServiceNow (SNOW). Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving in storage and backup environments. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude. Effective communication and active listening skills. Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team. Willingness to learn, embrace new technologies, and support experienced team members. Ability to identify and escalate issues to management when necessary. What We Offer: A dynamic work environment with opportunities to expand your skills and experience. The chance to work on both support and project-based activities. Competitive market rate and supportive team culture. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for storage and backup technologies and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.