CDW - Storage Engineer - SAN/NAS Technologies

Job Title : L2 Storage EngineerLocation : Chennai/BangaloreJob Type : Full TimeKey Roles & Responsibilities :- Storage System Design and Implementation- Develop and maintain the organization's storage strategy, aligning with business requirements and IT objectives.- Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to storage infrastructure.- Define and enforce storage standards, policies, and best practices.- Design, implementation, Configuration, and Administration of mission critical Fiber Channel Storage Systems (NetApp, Dell, Pure, Cisco and Brocade San Storage).- Lead the implementation and configuration of new storage systems and expansions.- Plan and execute data migrations and storage upgrades with minimal disruption.- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.Management and Maintenance:- Proactively monitor storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability.- Perform regular health checks, performance tuning, and capacity planning.- Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.- Manage storage provisioning, allocation, and reclamation processes.- Implement and manage data protection strategies, including backups, replication, and archiving.- Administer and maintain storage management tools and platforms.- Work closely with virtualization team to recommend and implement best practices around storage deployments .- Implement and maintain storage security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and internal policies related to data storage.- Participate in security audits and address any identified vulnerabilities.Automation and Optimization:- Identify opportunities for automation of storage-related tasks and implement scripting or tools to improve efficiency.- Continuously evaluate and optimize storage infrastructure for performance, cost-effectiveness, and resource utilization.- Create Perl and Bash scripts to automate various storage administration tasks.Technical Skills and Expertise in SAN/NAS technologies (e.g., Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB).- Proficiency in storage platforms like NetApp, EMC Unity/PMAX, Pure Storage and IBM Storwize.- Strong knowledge of backup and recovery technologies.- Experience with cloud storage (AWS S3/EBS, Azure Blob, etc.)- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V,OpenStack).- Proficiency with storage area networks (SAN), storage virtualization, data replication, and clustered storage systems such as NetApp ONTAP.- Strong knowledge of storage networking protocols and integration with virtualization and cloud platforms.- Design, Implementation, Configuration, and Administration of mission critical platforms OpenStack, OpenShift and cloud-based solutions.- Proficiency in NetApp's ONTAP storage platform, including its architecture, configuration, management and in-depth troubleshooting knowledge.Troubleshooting and Support :- Provide support for storage-related issues, including debugging and resolving hardware and software problems.- Develop and maintain documentation for troubleshooting procedures and best practices.Exceptional Communicator and Collaborative Team Player :- Demonstrates mastery of English communication, both written and verbal, alongside exceptional interpersonal skills that facilitate strong working relationships.- Drive effective collaboration and teamwork across diverse engineering teams to achieve shared goals.Ability to Thrive in a Dynamic Support Environment : - Exhibits the flexibility and commitment required to work in a 24/7 support model, including rotational shifts and on-call :- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.- Experience (5+) in managing enterprise storage systems, including expertise in NetApp, EMC, PURE Storage, Brocade SAN, Cisco SAN Fabric, or similar technologies.- Relevant certifications such as NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE), NetApp Certified Data Administrator, Dell EMC Proven Professional, CompTIA Storage+, or similar are highly desirable. (ref:hirist.tech)