Storage Automation SME

Position: Storage Automation SME (Contract)
Storage Automation SME

+Hybrid in Sheffield

+6 months+

+£400 - £430 a day

We are seeking a Storage Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to engineer, automate, and operate enterprise SAN and storage platforms. The role focuses on modern automation, Dev Ops integration, and delivering storage and infrastructure "as-a-Service" across on-prem and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Certify, test, and develop enterprise SAN platforms including Dell Power Max / VMAX-3 / Xtrem

IO, Pure Storage Flash Array, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Primera / Alletra, and Cirrus Data Solutions DMS.

Automate storage install, provisioning, migration, compliance, and operational support using Python, Ansible, and scripting.

Work with Broadcom and Cisco SAN switches and iSCSI connectivity.

Deliver enterprise platform services across Linux, Windows, VMware, storage, and virtualisation.

Build and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.

Support cloud-based platform delivery and collaborate with Dev Ops and business teams.

Contribute to technology strategy, service quality, risk, and cost management.

Skills & Experience

Strong experience with Linux (RHEL), Windows, and VMware.

Expert knowledge of enterprise storage platforms and SAN architectures.

Proven background in storage automation, remediation, and migration.

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and Dev Ops practices.

Excellent stakeholder communication and a continuous-improvement mindset