Storage Specialist

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Overview:

Level 2 Storage Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

On-Premises Storage Management

Pure Storage:

• Administer FlashArray systems, including provisioning, replication (Active Cluster, Snapshots), and performance optimization
• Troubleshoot NVMe-oF, VMware/ESXi, and Kubernetes CSI integrations
• Implement security features like Safe Mode, Secure Erase, and encryption
• Utilize Pure1 and cloud-based analytics for performance tuning

Dell EMC Unity:

• Manage SAN/NAS configurations, FAST Cache, and tiering across Unity All-Flash and Hybrid arrays
• Configure Snapshots, SyncIQ, and Metro Sync for disaster recovery
• Monitor and troubleshoot block (iSCSI/FC) and file (NFS/SMB) storage with Unisphere and CloudIQ

Cisco MDS Switches:

• Administer MDS 9000 series switches (VSANs, zoning, NPIV, etc.)
• Ensure SAN fabric optimization and security (FCSP, Port Security)
• Perform firmware upgrades and automate operations using Cisco DCNM

Cloud Storage (AWS):

• Manage AWS storage services (EBS, S3, FSx, Storage Gateway, Glacier, etc.)
• Optimize storage performance and cost using lifecycle policies
• Implement hybrid integrations (AWS DataSync, Storage Gateway, Snow Family)
• Ensure compliance and data protection using AWS Backup, encryption, etc.

General Storage & Automation:

• Design high-availability storage systems across block, file, and object layers
• Automate provisioning and monitoring using Python, Ansible, PowerShell, or Terraform
• Collaborate with virtualization, cloud, and backup teams
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for storage outages and performance issues
• Maintain comprehensive documentation (runbooks, capacity plans, architecture diagrams)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing Pure Storage, Dell EMC Unity, Cisco MDS, and AWS storage environments
• Deep understanding of FC, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, SAN/NAS protocols, and hybrid storage architectures
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell)
• Proven experience with replication, DR, data migrations, and performance tuning

Preferred Certifications (one or more):

• Pure Certified Data Storage Associate
• Dell EMC Unity Specialist
• AWS Certified Storage Specialist
• Cisco CCNP Data Center (preferred)

Why This Role?

• Work with cutting-edge hybrid storage technologies including Pure, Unity, Cisco MDS, AWS, and Azure
• Lead storage modernization, automation, and cloud migration initiatives
• Collaborate with high-performing cross-functional IT and DevOps teams