Storage Platform Engineer
Storage Platform EngineerNetApp | Linux | HPC | Terraform | Python | SRE | AutomationStorage Platform Engineer to join a global infrastructure team supporting large-scale storage platforms used by engineering and HPC workloads across both on-premises and cloud environments.Cambridge (Hybrid- 2 days/wk)6 month contractInside IR35This role is focused on improving reliability, observability, and operational efficiency.You'll play a key part in reducing manual effort through automation, building practical tooling, and enabling teams to use storage services effectively at scale.Working in a distributed, international environment, you'll contribute to incident management, root cause analysis, and the ongoing stability and performance of critical systems supporting advanced technology development.ResponsibilitiesEnsure the reliability, availability, and performance of large-scale storage platformsSupport incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysisApply SRE practices including SLOs and SLIs where appropriateBuild and manage infrastructure using Terraform and AnsibleDevelop automation and Python-based tooling to improve operationsLeverage AI-based tools for monitoring, anomaly detection, and analysisCreate lightweight agent-based workflows to support operational decisionsEnhance monitoring, alerting, and system visibilityCollaborate with engineering and security teams to maintain secure, well-managed systemsMaintain clear documentation and contribute to knowledge sharingRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong experience administering NetApp storage platforms in productionSolid background in Linux and supporting large-scale HPC environmentsExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)Ability to build tooling or automation using PythonProven experience operating reliable, scalable production systemsNice to HaveExposure to AWS, Azure, or GCPFamiliarity with CI/CD or Git-based workflowsExperience with AI/ML or agent-based tooling in operationsUnderstanding of identity, access control, and security best practicesExperience with OpenStack (Cinder, Manila)Awareness of ITIL or service management frameworks
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