Systems and Storage Engineer
Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Systems and Storage Engineer to join their Hong Kong office. This role is integral to the firm's global Systems Engineering team, focusing on the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of systems, virtualization, cloud, storage, and data protection services. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting critical infrastructure, including Windows Server, VMware platforms, Microsoft Azure, enterprise SAN and NAS storage, and backup and recovery technologies.
Key responsibilities encompass supporting Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and associated infrastructure; administering enterprise SAN and NAS storage; operating backup, recovery, replication, and data protection services; diagnosing complex incidents; performing monitoring, health checks, maintenance, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management; designing and implementing resilient infrastructure; supporting business continuity and disaster recovery testing; delivering upgrades, migrations, and technology refreshes; providing technical guidance to project teams, Architecture, regional IT, suppliers, and support partners; maintaining technical standards, procedures, documentation, and knowledge articles; following ITIL, production support, information security, and change-management requirements; managing and supporting Microsoft 365 services; and participating in the on-call rota, including planned out-of-hours and occasional weekend maintenance activities.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing and maintaining Windows Server estates, ideally using VMware ESX/vSphere on HPE Rackmount or Synergy server hardware, including firmware patching and security vulnerability management. Experience administering enterprise SAN and NAS storage, Fibre Channel fabrics, capacity, and performance is essential. A strong understanding of backup and recovery technologies, including Veeam, is required. The candidate should also have experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Conditional Access, security governance, tenant administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management. Hands-on experience supporting mission-critical server, storage, and backup environments, with the ability to administer, maintain, and improve Windows, SAN/NAS, virtualized, and cloud-based infrastructure services, is crucial.
Clifford Chance offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible spending and health savings accounts; tax-deferred savings plans; commuting benefits; discounted health club memberships; and identity theft protection. The firm also supports hybrid working arrangements, providing a remote working allowance to purchase items related to home office equipment. Additionally, employees have access to mental health and wellness resources, work-life balance resources, and paid time off.
Clifford Chance fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are recognized and valued. The firm supports personal and professional growth through long-term people and talent strategies, learning and development, and offers various employee networks, including Accelerate>>> (gender parity), REACH (race equality), Arcus (LGBTQ+), Enable (disability and neurodiversity), and Mental Health Champions. These networks aim to create a supportive environment where all employees can thrive.
Joining Clifford Chance provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment, contributing to the firm's success while advancing your own career. The firm is committed to building a high-performing, globally minded team, drawing strength from the expertise and diverse experiences of its people. Clifford Chance offers a range of initiatives and networks to engage and encourage employees, including learning opportunities, internal mentorship programs, and a focus on wellbeing.