Key Responsibilities
· Experienced Storage Engineer with thorough expertise in Storage planning, designing, administration.
· Review system performance and efficiency
· Manage and maintain company’s storage-based system and deployment of these storage technologies.
· Monitors, reports, and manages performance of server and storage infrastructure.
· Communicate with key leadership and recommend changes or improvements. Involve in troubleshooting complex computing platforms, storage systems including SAN and NAS arrays, and/or innovative technologies involving virtualization, and high availability.
· Storage zoning configurations, Pool creation, expansion, LUN migration etc.
· Developing and Enforcing Contingency and Backup Plans
· Troubleshoots all server and storage infrastructure issues including availability and utilization.
· Participates in an on-call rotation for system and server and storage support.
· Exposure to TCP/IP networks and protocols, server hardware and storage devices (Storage appliances, CIFS, NAS and SAN)
· Configure the replication to DR site and checking the data integrity in DR site.
· Provide recommendations on storage upgrades and supports project integration as required.
· Case handling with several vendors
· Ensure all services are delivered as per agreed SLAs\OLAs quality and scope.
· Perform root cause analysis for major issues and provide workarounds to ensure business continuity.
· Scheduling Routine Backup Tests
· Create and edit documentation for the Backup and storage environment.
· Must have hands on experience of Data Center Management with Storage, Server, SAN, Backup and Network infrastructure.
· Data Migration, Server Migration, Storage Frame Migration, SAN migration
Minimum Qualifications
· Proficiency in Commvault Backup Administration.
· Familiarity with Host OS virtualization
· Implementation knowledge on HP,DELL and IBM chassis.
· Ability to work collaboratively in an agile team environment.
· Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and subnetting etc.).
· Deep understanding of storage protocols such as NFS, CIFS, FC, etc., backup and recovery
· Experience in Storage data migration techniques is most important.
· Experience in Performance Analysis and Tuning of storage subsystems is mandatory.
· Communicate with key leadership and recommend changes or improvements.
· Understanding of VMware VSAN, Nutanix HCI
· Working knowledge of Azure or AWS
· SME with good knowledge on the following technologies - SAN (IBM, DellEMC, HPE), NAS (NetApp, ISILON), Object, HPE/ Cohesity, Dell ECS Backup (DellEMC, Veeam)
· Good knowledge of storage & backup subsystems like Netapp, Veritas, EMC
· Understanding of server systems, application processes, and networking technology.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on customer service
· 8+ years’ Experience with Flash Storage or other Storage systems
· 8+ years of experience with storage management technologies (NAS, SAN & FC Switches)
· Team member for On-call Production Support
· Cooperation With Other IT Groups
· Knowledge of backup strategies and products
· Provide leadership to identify, manage risks, and resolve issues in a team environment.
· An aptitude for methodical and comprehensive troubleshooting
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Pay and Benefits:
- $120,000 W2 with benefits for a long-term contract
- No relocation assistance
Location:
- Hybrid role located either in Rochester, NY or Orange, CT
- 3 days in office