Storage & Data Protection Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an experienced Storage & Data Protection Engineer (Assistant Vice President) to join our Platform Engineering team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role and be at the centre of implementing strategic change within the Infrastructure space.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining enterprise storage and backup systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity across a global infrastructure.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising storage and data protection environments, including proactive incident response and lifecycle management of hardware and software.
• Collaborating with cross-functional IT teams and vendors to implement new solutions, support business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:

• Strong practical experience with enterprise storage and backup technologies, such as NetApp, Dell PowerMax/PowerStore, Rubrik, or similar platforms, in highly virtualised environments.
• Solid understanding of networking, virtualisation, and data centre operations, with hands-on experience in managing hardware lifecycles, patching, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across global teams and manage vendor relationships effectively.

Position Description

About this role:

This role has been created to ensure the operational stability, resilience, and lifecycle management of the organisation’s enterprise storage and data protection infrastructure. It plays a critical part in supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, and secure data management across a global IT estate. The role will engage with stakeholders including infrastructure and platform teams, application owners, IT operations, and external vendors.

This role will enable you to:

• Manage and maintain enterprise storage and backup systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise storage and data protection environments, including proactive incident response and lifecycle management.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery readiness across global data centres.
• Collaborate with global IT teams and vendors to implement new solutions and maintain operational standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and integrate automation where appropriate.

What will you bring to the role?

• Strong experience with enterprise storage and backup technologies (e.g. NetApp, Dell PowerMax/PowerStore, Rubrik).
• Solid understanding of networking, virtualisation, and data centre operations.
• Hands-on experience in managing hardware/software lifecycles and patching schedules.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work across global teams.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g. PowerShell, APIs).
• Experience working in regulated, process-driven environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise server/storage hardware and cloud-based backup solutions.

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!