Senior Storage Platform Automation Engineer

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 December 2025

Purpose of the Role

This is a unique opportunity to take the next step in your career. You will be joining as a member of the Storage Team which is responsible for the design, project delivery, and ongoing operation/support of all storage and backup systems within Man group.

The Storage team is a team of three engineers. The Platform Engineering Department is a close-knit team of highly skilled individuals comprising Windows, Linux, DBA, and network support. We strive for perfection in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment. While providing a high performance, scalable infrastructure to an agile organisation.

We are in the process of transforming our Storage Infrastructure to be more automated, agile, and user driven. We use DevOps principles, scripting, infrastructure as code, open source and cloud technologies combined with Enterprise storage products from vendors such as Pure Storage, Rubrik and VAST to achieve these goals.

 

Technologies used at Man Group include:

Pure Flash Array, and Flash Blade, VAST, DELL PowerStore, Rubrik Data Platform, NetApp Hybrid & All-Flash, MS Azure Cloud Storage, iSCSI transport protocol, Prometheus and Grafana, Python, PowerShell, Git, & Service-Now.

 

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that the storage and backup platforms in Man are available 24x365 and deliver the required performance levels
• Assist with managing storage capacity to ensure that we always have sufficient performance and capacity to meet the business’ needs
• Use open-source software and scripting to build best in class administration, monitoring, and capacity management tools
• Get involved in every stage of storage projects from design to implementation to support and management
• Use a mixture of on-premises and cloud technologies to provide highly available and high-performance storage
• Work closely with server, database, development and research teams to understand and manage performance and capacity requirements
• Troubleshoot problems and ensure that the root cause is understood & resolved

 

Key Competencies

Required

• Exceptional troubleshooting, prioritising, and communication skills
• Experience of scripting in one or more of the following: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Self-starter attitude, with the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Demonstrable understanding of how an enterprise infrastructure functions

Advantageous

• Experience of SAN storage, Backup, and Storage Fabric technologies
• Experience of Operational Support
• Experience and an understanding of Windows, Linux, VMware, and network technologies
• Experience with cloud technologies

Benefits

• Modern office located in the OfficeX campus with easy access to transport and amenities
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Premium Health insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Referral Bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Multisport card
• Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks
• Conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.