Head of Storage and Virtualisation

Head of Storage and Virtualisation

ISS - Information Systems Services

Salary: £58,596 - £65,814
Closing Date: Sunday 15th December 2024
Interview Date: Friday 20th December 2024

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Storage and Virtualisation to lead our virtualisation and storage initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various virtualisation technologies and a proven track record in managing complex IT environments. This role involves strategic planning, implementation, and management of virtualisation and storage solutions to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the virtualisation team in designing, implementing, and managing solutions across platforms like VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, and KVM.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for virtualisation aligned with the company's IT strategy.
• Ensure the virtualisation infrastructure is secure, scalable, and highly available.
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of virtual machines and networks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate virtualisation solutions with other systems.
• Manage and optimise virtualisation environments' performance.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in virtualisation and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Develop and manage budgets, including hardware, software, and training.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of storage solutions (SAN, NAS, DAS).
• Ensure storage infrastructure is secure, scalable and highly available including backup.
• Ensure research infrastructure is secure, scalable and highly available.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• Extensive experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Proven leadership experience in IT, specifically in virtualisation and storage.
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications (VCP, Azure Administrator, Red Hat) are highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred.
• Familiarity with automation tools and Scripting languages.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

If interested, apply now and submit your CV alongside an optional Coversheet up to a maximum of two A4 pages.