Role: Head of Storage and Virtualisation
Department: ISS - Information Systems Services
Salary: Grade 9 - £58,596 - £65,814
Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025
Interview Date: w/c 27th January 2025
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Storage and Virtualisation to lead our Virtualisation and Storage initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various virtualisation technologies and a proven track record in managing complex IT environments liaising with a broad user base. This role involves strategic planning, implementation, Stakeholder engagement and management of solutions to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the storage and virtualisation team in designing, implementing, and managing solutions across platforms like VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, NAS, SAN, Azure, AWS and hardware.
2. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team.
3. Develop and execute a strategic plan for virtualisation aligned with Lancaster's IT strategy.
4. Develop and manage budgets, including hardware, software, and training.
5. Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of on and off premise solutions.
6. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate s...