Senior Storage Administrator

As a Storage Systems Administrator at Ameriprise India LLP, you will be responsible for performing moderately difficult and independent assignments related to troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, and problem resolution for various technologies. Your role will involve implementing and configuring storage systems such as storage area networks (SANs), network-attached storage (NAS), and cloud storage solutions. You will actively collaborate with team members and external partners to address and resolve incidents and problems efficiently. Monitoring storage performance and capacity, optimizing storage resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, troubleshooting storage-related issues, and conducting root cause analysis will be key aspects of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will contribute to refining processes, policies, and best practices to enhance the performance and availability of technologies. Documenting troubleshooting guides, support manuals, and communication plans, as well as developing and implementing data backup and disaster recovery plans will also be part of your role. In terms of continuous improvement, you will work with application teams to assess the impact of application changes on monitoring configurations and implement necessary changes. Collaborating with your manager and team members, you will leverage your experience, expertise, and data analysis skills to identify corrective actions that enhance efficiency, improve performance, and meet targets. To excel in this role, you are required to have a solid understanding of SAN and NAS concepts and protocols, along with operational knowledge of storage environments. Possessing a PURE Storage certification is essential, and AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) would be advantageous. Experience in storage administration and configuration, as well as exposure to tools like Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, or similar data manipulation tools, will be beneficial. Basic experience in managing Windows and Linux systems, familiarity with ITIL framework, and proficiency in MS Excel are also desired. Join Ameriprise India LLP, a reputable financial planning company with a global presence and a focus on asset management, retirement planning, and insurance protection. Embrace an inclusive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, and work alongside talented individuals who share your dedication to excellence. If you are a motivated professional seeking to work for an ethical company that values its employees, consider building your career at Ameriprise India LLP. Please note that this is a full-time position based in the India Business Unit (AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office), with working hours from 4:45 pm to 1:15 am. # Responsibilities: - Perform troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, and resolution for various technologies. - Implement and configure storage systems, including SANs, NAS, and cloud solutions. - Collaborate with team members and external partners to address incidents and problems. - Monitor storage performance and capacity, optimize resources, and troubleshoot issues. - Contribute to refining processes, policies, and best practices for technology performance. - Document troubleshooting guides, support manuals, and communication plans. - Develop and implement data backup and disaster recovery plans. - Work with application teams to assess monitoring impacts of application changes. - Identify corrective actions to enhance efficiency and meet performance targets. # Required Qualifications: - Solid understanding of SAN & NAS concepts and protocols. - PURE Storage certification. - Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively. - AWS certifications are a plus. - Experience in storage administration and configuration. - Exposure to data manipulation tools like PowerBI or Tableau. - Basic experience in managing Windows and Linux systems. - Familiarity with ITIL framework and proficiency in MS Excel. - Understanding of monitoring tools and techniques for problem determination and prevention.,