Storage Migration Subject Matter Expert (SC Cleared)

CompanyLSA Recruit

LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/21/2026

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Description

Storage Migration Subject Matter Expert

London, UK (Hybrid)

Contract (Inside IR 35)

Job description:

The Storage Migration SME will lead and deliver complex enterprise data migration initiatives from legacy storage platforms to Pure Storage solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise across SAN, NAS, and object storage, alongside proven experience executing large‑scale migrations with minimal downtime, zero data loss, and assured operational stability.

Acting as a trusted technical authority, the SME will define migration strategy, oversee execution, and provide assurance to stakeholders throughout the migration lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Strategy & Planning

Define and lead end‑to‑end migration strategies for:
Block (SAN)
File (NAS)
Object storage
Develop comprehensive migration runbooks, schedules, and cutover plans
Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies

Align migration approach with business, operational, and service objectives

Support decision‑making on tooling, sequencing, and migration patterns

Technical Execution

Execute migrations using Pure Storage‑approved tools, including:
Cirrus Data Solutions appliances
VPLEX (where applicable)
VMware Storage vMotion for virtualised environments
Manage NAS namespace consistency and ownership during migrations
Execute and validate backup migrations using Commvault or similar platforms
Ensure:
Data integrity
Performance validation
Post‑migration stability and optimisation

Governance & Documentation

Maintain detailed technical documentation, including:
Architecture and data flow diagrams
Migration runbooks
Operational and support procedures
Ensure audit‑ready and repeatable migration processes
Provide structured knowledge transfer and operational handover to internal teams

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the Pure Storage migration SME, providing expert advice and best practice
Engage effectively with:
Infrastructure, platform, and application teams
Service management and operations
Non‑technical and senior stakeholders
Communicate migration progress, risks, and outcomes clearly and confidently

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

Proven hands‑on experience with:
Pure Storage FlashArray and Evergreen solutions
Enterprise SAN and NAS migrations
VMware virtualised environments
Storage replication and migration technologies
Strong understanding of:
NFS, SMB/CIFS protocols
File permissions and access control
Authentication and identity mechanisms in enterprise environments

Certifications & Frameworks

Pure Certified Migration Specialist or equivalent (highly desirable)
Working knowledge of ITIL and/or COBIT

Professional Skills

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management ability
Ability to operate under pressure and deliver to tight timelines

Experience

8+ years experience in:
Storage architecture
Data migration
Enterprise infrastructure consulting
Demonstrated success delivering large‑scale, business‑critical migration programmes

Please share me your updated CV at shameena@Lsarecruit.co.uk