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IT Technical - Storage and Virtualisation Consultant

We are currently looking for engineers to provide pre and post sales technical support for our fast growing reseller business. This role includes both pre-sales consultancy visits as well as implementation of enterprise storage and virtualisation solutions.

Technical Skill and Experience Requirements

  • The desire to learn new technologies and enjoy undertaking “hands-on” work with NetApp technology (and /or other enterprise storage platform). Knowledge and experience in working with storage protocols such as FCP, iSCSI, NFS and CIFS. Ideally you will be NCDA, NCIE certified.
  • A strong working knowledge of server virtualisation technology, including presales sizing and scoping as well as post sales implementation. Experience with desktop virtualisation environments would be an advantage. Ideally you will be VCP certified.
  • You will have experience of implementing enterprise backup and archive software products such as Symantec.
  • Experience of implementing storage solutions into large Exchange, Sharepoint, SQL, Oracle or SAP environments would be a strong advantage.
  • Working knowledge of networking technologies such as Cisco and Brocade would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems from a Systems Administrator perspective. In addition knowledge of various UNIX platforms would be an advantage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to prepare SOW’s and other documentation is a must.
  • The possession of personal traits like excellent inter-personal skills, high energy, flexibility, self motivation, trustworthiness and dependable and possesses excellent follow through skills.
  • It is essential that you stay abreast of current industry technology, trends, and competition and can communicate this knowledge and information effectively to customers and prospects round table discussions as well as to audience’s at seminars. This includes the ability to impart clearly and effectively this knowledge to an inexperienced customer.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in industry

The successful applicant will be Midlands based at our Longbridge office. Naturally, travel will be required to visit customer sites and you must be self-motivated and able to work well with multiple account managers whilst being creative in obtaining information and solving problems.

We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and we ensure that every employee is treated as they deserve to be, because, simply put, we want to keep the best talent right here!