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Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers. We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs. We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it? Working as part of the Compute (Platform) Engineering team within the Infrastructure & Cloud Services organisation of Keyloop, we are responsible for delivering the Infrastructure and tools used within our global hybrid cloud locations. Compute related services include, but are not limited to, such areas as Servers & Hypervisor (Dell/HP x86, VMware/Nutanix), SAN (Brocade & Cisco), Storage (Dell/IBM), Backup solutions (NetBackup & Rubrik), Operating systems (Windows, Centos, AIX, IBMi) and back office solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced infrastructure engineer/architect specialising in storage technologies. NOTE: Whilst a key part of this role is to provide storage SME capabilities, a candidate that can also offer skills in x86/virtualisation technologies such as VMware and/or Nutanix is highly desirable. Key Duties & Responsibilities Work as part of a team to define, design, and implement the storage Infrastructure used within our data centres. Lead infrastructure projects to perform technology refresh/expansion, asset upgrade, customer migrations, and modernisation activities within our platform infrastructure Provide 3rd line support escalation to the Infrastructure Support/Operations teams. Provide technical training to those backline and operations teams as required. Support the team in selecting products and partners, providing all necessary documentation for launch, implementation, and support of designated products. Perform technical POCs and solution validations, and recommendations. Designing and delivering infrastructure services with security at its core. Analysing potential opportunities for improvement and providing remediation plans for security vulnerabilities. Essential Skills/Abilities Work UK hours Possess strong communication skills Have extensive hands-on experience of Dell storage arrays ( PowerMax, PowerStore, Unity ) Have extensive hands-on experience of IBM storage arrays ( Flashsystem 900, FS5200, 5100, SVC, Storage Insights ) Have extensive hands-on experience of fibre channel switches and configuration ( Cisco MDS 9250i, Brocade DS6520, Brocade MP-7800B, IBM SAN64B-6 ). Experience of FC and FC-IP concepts required Be an expert in storage array setup, decommissions, and ongoing administration Experience of presenting/managing volumes within a virtualised VMware, bare metal x86, and pSeries/iSeries VIOS/LPAR estate. Experience in storage management within Windows, Linux, and AIX/IBMi Operating Systems would be expected Be experienced in planning and performing regular code upgrades across large-scale environments Any experience of designing with security/hardening in mind, implementing changes via automation/IaaC would be beneficial. Have experience in providing high availability and disaster recovery solutions Basic understanding of x86 server architecture to support integration and troubleshooting within storage environments; prior experience with x86 platforms is considered a strong asset Why join us? We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way. An inclusive environment to thrive We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity. We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day. Be rewarded for your efforts We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration. Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials. We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply .
