Server & Storage Design Engineer

Sword Group

. Join Sword’s Compute & Storage workstream for a major Critical National Infrastructure virtualisation programme .

Posted 10/15/2026contractGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in VMware vSphere and vSAN, with a strong focus on dual-site VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and enterprise backup solutions. Proficient in authoring technical design documentation and engaging with stakeholders in a regulated environment.

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VMware vSphereVMware vSANHPE ProLiant Server HardwareEnterprise Backup SolutionsWindows Server Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Cluster DesignRAID/FTT PolicyEncryption ConfigurationBackup and Disaster Recovery ConceptsTechnical Design Documentation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

RubrikActive DirectoryPKI/AD CSRDS

Industry Keywords

Critical National InfrastructureVirtualisation ProgrammeRegulated Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Sword’s Compute & Storage workstream for a major Critical National Infrastructure virtualisation programme
Support Low-Level Design authoring through to build and commissioning of a dual-site VMware Cloud Foundation/vSAN platform
Contribute to the design and delivery of compute, storage, virtualisation, backup, disaster recovery, and Windows Server infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on production experience with VMware vSphere and vSAN, ideally vSAN ESA specifically, including cluster design, RAID/FTT policy, and encryption configuration
Experience with HPE ProLiant server hardware, including deployment, firmware management, and iLO configuration
Understanding of enterprise backup and disaster recovery concepts
Hands-on experience with an enterprise backup platform; Rubrik experience specifically is a strong plus
Working knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, PKI/AD CS, and RDS, to coordinate with an Identity workstream
Ability to author and review technical design documentation, including LLDs, diagrams, build guides, and configuration standards, to a high, audit-ready standard
Comfortable working within a regulated, security-conscious environment
Ability to engage confidently with customer stakeholders and third-party vendors