Storage Architect

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Yrs of exp - 8 yrs -12 yrs Location - Pune, Noida, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore Very Immediate joiners **Dell Storage Job Description:** Looking for a skilled Storage Engineer with hands-on experience in Dell Storage (PowerStore / Unity / PowerMax), Dell ECS Object Storage, and Dell Isilon (PowerScale). The role involves architecture design, implementation, and documentation of enterprise storage solutions. **Key Skills:** - Dell Storage: PowerStore / Unity / PowerMax - Dell ECS (Object Storage – S3, Buckets, Namespace) - Dell Isilon / PowerScale (NFS, SMB, SmartPools, SyncIQ) - Storage Protocols: SAN/NAS (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB) - **Strong experience in HLD, LLD, and documentation** - **Storage deployment, migration & troubleshooting** **Responsibilities:** - **Design and implement enterprise storage solutions** - Perform installation, configuration & migration activities - Manage storage performance, capacity & availability - **Prepare HLD/LLD, SOPs, and audit-ready documentation** - Collaborate with backup, cloud, and virtualization teams **2) NetApp Storage Job Description:** **Responsibilities:** - **Strong experience in HLD, LLD, and documentation, Design and implement enterprise storage solutions** - Provide L3-level support for NetApp CDOT in a NAS environment, ensuring high availability and performance. - Demonstrate in-depth expertise in NetApp C Mode, including cluster configuration, SVM/volume-based replication, LIFs setup and storage efficiency implementation. - Manage and troubleshoot SMB/CIFS shares, NFS exports and dual protocol shares, ensuring seamless data access and performance. - Perform performance analysis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA)using tools like NetApp Active IQ Manager, OCUM and OnCommand System Manager. - Plan and execute patch/microcode upgrades and data migration from other storage arrays to NetApp C Mode, following ITIL Change Management - Lead Problem Management activities, including identifying, diagnosing and resolving complex storage issues. - Configure and manage Cluster Aggregates, Volumes, Qtrees, Snapshots and SVMs, adhering to industry best practices. - Perform capacity planning like monitor storage usage, forecast future needs, and implement strategies for optimal storage utilization - Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and ensure smooth operations. - Perform migration task and ability to work on migration / planning of storage from old new hardware - Mentor BAU support teams, contribute as individual contributors and translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions. - DR configuration and implementation. **Skills:** - Deep knowledge of NetApp ONTAP: Thorough understanding of ONTAP functionality, configuration, and troubleshooting techniques. - Experience with SAN/NAS: Familiarity with storage area networks (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS) technologies. - Troubleshooting expertise: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex storage issues. - Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely. - Networking knowledge: Understanding of networking protocols and concepts. - Relevant certifications: NetApp certifications (e.g., NetApp Certified Administrator) are often preferred.