Server & Storage Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35)
Hybrid – Greater Manchester Area | £450–£500/day | 1–3 Months (Likely Extension)
We're working with a leading global IT services provider to support their end customer's infrastructure transformation programme across EMEA and APAC. As part of this strategic initiative, we're seeking a Server & Storage Engineer with strong enterprise experience to deliver critical infrastructure support and improvements.
This role suits someone confident working in large, complex hybrid environments (on-prem, Azure, SaaS) and who thrives in fast-paced project-focused delivery. You’ll play a key part in supporting global enterprise systems (c. 7,500 users) in a hybrid setting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Configure and manage physical and virtual servers (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, VMware).
• Manage SAN storage environments (NetApp).
• Perform patching, updates, and backup operations (Veeam).
• Support infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and refresh projects.
• Write automation scripts in PowerShell to streamline operations.
• Collaborate across international IT teams and with internal stakeholders.
• Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to peers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expert in VMware technologies including clustering, replication, and distributed networking.
• Strong background in NetApp SAN storage configuration and support.
• Experience with backup and recovery systems – especially Veeam.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, iSCSI).
• Comfortable using tools such as SolarWinds for monitoring and alerting.
• 5+ years supporting enterprise estates (5,000+ users).

The Details:

• Contract Type: Inside IR35
• Rate: £450–£500/day (depending on experience)
• Duration: 1–3 months initially, with high potential for extension
• Location: Greater Manchester area (hybrid – approx. 1 day/week on-site)
• Start Date: ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact project with global reach and cutting-edge tech. If you're a proactive, solutions-focused engineer ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.