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Posted 29 July, 2026

Storage / Backup Engineer Hybrid

Sanderson Government and Defence
Portsmouth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Position: Storage / Backup EngineerLocation: Portsmouth (Hybrid)Daily Rate: £500 to £600 Inside IR35We are seeking an experienced Storage / Backup Engineer to join a high-profile programme within the Defence sector. This is an exciting contract opportunity for a technically strong infrastructure professional who thrives in a fast-paced, security-focused environment and is keen to work on mission-critical platforms.The successful contractor will be responsible for the administration, support and optimisation of enterprise storage and backup solutions, ensuring maximum availability, performance and resilience across complex environments.Key Skills & Experience:Strong experience with NetApp storage solutions (essential)Proven 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 skillsDesirable:Experience within Defence, Government or other secure sectorsKnowledge of VMware, Windows and Linux infrastructureExposure to automation and infrastructure toolingCandidates must be eligible to undergo UKSV Security Check (SC) clearance, with sponsorship available for suitable applicants who do not currently hold active clearance.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical national programmes while gaining valuable experience within a leading Defence environment.To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email onReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.TPBN1_UKTJ