About this role
Salary: £125,000 - 150,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience with NetApp storage solutions is essentialProven background in enterprise backup technologies and data protectionExperience supporting large-scale infrastructure environmentsKnowledge of storage performance tuning, replication, and disaster recoveryAbility to work effectively within secure and highly regulated environmentsStrong troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience within Defence, Government, or other secure sectors is desirableKnowledge of VMware, Windows, and Linux infrastructure is desirableExposure to automation and infrastructure tooling is desirableMust be eligible to undergo UKSV Security Check (SC) clearance, with sponsorship available for suitable applicants who do not currently hold active clearance Responsibilities: Administer, support, and optimise enterprise storage and backup solutionsEnsure maximum availability, performance, and resilience across complex environmentsWork on mission-critical platforms within a fast-paced, security-focused Defence programmeContribute to critical national programmes within a leading Defence environment Technologies: SupportLinuxSecurityVMwareWindows More:
We are offering a high-profile contract opportunity for an experienced Storage / Backup Engineer to join a leading Defence programme based in Portsmouth on a hybrid working basis. This role sits inside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £500 to £600. We value respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud of our collaborative community and are committed to supporting candidates with any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
last updated 32 week of 2026