Storage & Backup Engineer (Python & Linux)

Technical Consultant - Storage & Backup

Contract length: 6 Months

Location: Surrey, Kingswood (2 Days on site)

Department: FIL UK EIS

Job type: Contract (9am-5pm)

Your role

The Storage & Backup function within the EIS (Enterprise Infrastructure Services) Technology provides Storage and Backup services to the Fidelity International business globally. These include On-prem SAN storage solutions, NAS Storage Solutions, Object storage solutions, and Backup Solutions. The relevant platform Capacity management, Lifecycle management, Vulnerability management, Monitoring management, as well as Hardware issue management are all covered by the Storage & Backup team. The main technology components used within the team to provide these services are as follows:

1. UNIX & Windows system
2. Azure cloud & AWS cloud services (VM/EC2; Security Group; EBS; Firewall; KMS; S3 etc)
3. Dell PowerMax/Vmax/Data Domain/Isilon
4. Netapp Storage
5. NBU Backup
6. CyberArk system
7. Terraform, Python, Perl, PowerShell, Linux Shell

Responsibilities include providing systems administration on Storage & Backup platforms including HA solution design; Hardware/Software implementation and maintenance; capacity planning; performance tuning; patching; monitoring and upgrades. Additionally, perform routine Storage & Backup systems operation automation, Risk & Vulnerability remediation, and monitor systems activities to ensure smooth daily operation of systems facilities. Support regional and local project management and system implementations.

About you

1. Experience architecting and building new, highly available and performant services.
2. Excellent understanding of UNIX & Windows system administration.
3. Good enterprise experience in SAN products support for Dell EMC PowerMax/Vmax/Brocade Switch.
4. Good experience in automation skill with one of the scripting languages (Python, Linux Shell).
5. Good knowledge of Network (TCP/IP) and Server hardware/software.
6. Experience in Storage NAS products support such as Netapp or Dell Isilon.
7. Experience in Backup products support such as Netbackup, Data Domain, DDboost, etc.
8. Knowledge in Data replication NetApp snapmirror, DataDomain mtree replication, and NBU AIR technology.

Why Fidelity

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services, and retirement expertise to more than 2.56 million customers around the world. As global leaders, operating in more than 25 locations and with $783.6 billion in total assets, they continually push the boundaries of technology to build an even stronger business.

Rewards and benefits

As well as the prestige of working for a global financial services player, you'll work with some of the smartest tech, expanding your skills and building your experience. As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you'll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits, including enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You'll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life.

Inclusion and diversity

Fidelity is proud of its achievements as an equal opportunities employer. They care deeply about creating a supportive place where all people feel valued and free to be themselves. A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is not only right, it's critical for a healthy culture and leads to better business outcomes. That's why Fidelity has an environment where all differences are welcomed and celebrated.

The Randstad companies are responsible for finding and contracting talent for project roles at Fidelity International. If you are selected for a role, you will be employed by a Randstad company, and will not be an employee of Fidelity International.