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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** CBS Butler Limited - **Location:** Newport, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £143,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, NetApp Applications, Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Backup and Restore, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Storage Technologies, Data Management - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/B0915318E15B1AC728 ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience with NetApp storage platforms (essential). * Extensive background in enterprise storage, backup and infrastructure management. * Experience working within large-scale, mission-critical environments. * Strong knowledge of SAN technologies, storage optimisation and data management. * Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation. * Ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior engineers. * Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-solving skills. * Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Desirable * Experience with virtualisation technologies. * Exposure to enterprise backup platforms and disaster recovery solutions. * Experience working to strict SLA-driven environments. * Microsoft or infrastructure-related technical certifications. * Experience within highly regulated or secure environments. ## Description Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer Newport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £550 per day (Inside IR35) 6-Month Contract SC Clearance Required An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Storage & Backup Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-profile enterprise infrastructure programme supporting critical services and large-scale IT environments. This role is ideal for an infrastructure specialist with deep expertise in NetApp storage technologies, enterprise backup solutions, and complex data centre environments. You will play a key role in the design, implementation, optimisation and support of business-critical storage and backup platforms while working closely with technical teams, architects and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design, implementation and enhancement of enterprise storage and backup infrastructure. * Act as the subject matter expert for NetApp technologies across project and operational activities. * Deliver infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technical refresh programmes. * Evaluate and integrate new hardware and software solutions into existing environments. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and project teams. * Produce high-quality technical documentation, implementation plans and operational procedures. * Support capacity planning, performance optimisation and storage life cycle management. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across storage, backup and SAN environments. * Provide 2nd/3rd line support and ensure adherence to service levels and operational processes. * Support pre-sales, solution design and effort estimation activities where required. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong hands-on experience with NetApp storage platforms (essential). * Extensive background in enterprise storage, backup and infrastructure management. * Experience working within large-scale, mission-critical environments. * Strong knowledge of SAN technologies, storage optimisation and data management. * Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation. * Ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior engineers. * Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-solving skills. * Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Desirable * Experience with virtualisation technologies. * Exposure to enterprise backup platforms and disaster recovery solutions. * Experience working to strict SLA-driven environments. * Microsoft or infrastructure-related technical certifications. * Experience within highly regulated or secure environments. 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