NHS Band 5 Server and Storage Administrator

What You'll Be Doing

• Own server infrastructure (Windows/Linux) across a multi‑site environment
• Deliver 2nd/3rd line support for complex incidents and escalation
• Manage virtualisation platforms (VMware / Hyper‑V)
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery & business continuity strategies
• Ensure system security, patching & compliance across all servers
• Build and optimise file, print & storage services
• Support project rollouts, migrations & infrastructure upgrades
• Troubleshoot deeply – from OS to hardware to network layers

• Strong server engineering experience (Windows Server + Linux)
• Solid virtualisation expertise (VMware / Hyper‑V)
• Storage, backup & restore processes
• Patch management & system security
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Proven ability to debug complex infrastructure issues end‑to‑end
• Experience working in high‑availability / mission‑critical environments
• Confident delivering 3rd line support and owning incidents
• Experience with enterprise server hardware (maintenance, upgrades, replacements)
• Familiarity with Azure / Microsoft ecosystem
• Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. healthcare or similar)
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA or equivalent experience)

• You'll be a key technical authority, not just a ticket resolver
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale infrastructure across multiple sites
• Real impact: your work supports critical services
• Involvement in disaster recovery, security, and infrastructure strategy
• Opportunity to shape and improve systems, not just maintain them

Rates depend on experience and client requirements