NAS/SAN Storage Administrator

Job Description

Deploy and set up NAS appliances or servers within the organizationnetwork. Configure storage pools, volumes, shares, and access permissions. Integrate NAS devices with existing IT infrastructure. Deploy and configure Dell Isilon nodes and OneFS Engineering solutions. Performance Optimization: Monitor NAS performance metrics (such as throughput, latency, and IOPS). Optimize NAS settings to ensure optimal performance. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Data Security and Access Control: Implement robust security measures to safeguard NAS-stored data. Manage user access rights and permissions effectively. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design and implement backup strategies for NAS data. Conduct regular testing and validation of data recovery processes. Maintain off-site backups for disaster recovery and business continuity. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve NAS-related issues, including connectivity problems, data corruption, and hardware failures. Work collaboratively with IT teams to resolve issues efficiently. Provide root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Monitor storage capacity utilization and trends. Forecast future storage requirements and plan for scalability. Expand NAS storage as per business needs. Vendor Interaction and Upgrades: Collaborate with NAS vendors (such as Dell EMC, NetApp, or Pure Storage) for support and upgrades. Apply firmware updates and patches to maintain system stability and security. Evaluate new NAS solutions and recommend improvements. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation for NAS configurations, changes, and incidents.