Storage Administrator

Role & responsibilities :

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Storage Administrator with extensive experience in managing and maintaining storage solutions, particularly Dell Isilon and Dell Unity systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and security of our storage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Storage Management:
• Design, deploy, and maintain Dell Isilon and Dell Unity storage systems.
• Monitor storage systems for performance, capacity, and security issues.
• Perform regular backups and data replication tasks to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Conduct routine maintenance and updates to storage systems.
• Performance Optimization:
• Analyze and optimize storage performance to meet business requirements.
• Implement and manage storage tiering strategies to maximize efficiency and performance.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
• Provide level 2/3 support for storage-related incidents and problems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to storage performance, connectivity, and hardware failures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Capacity Planning:
• Monitor storage utilization trends and plan for future capacity requirements.
• Develop and maintain storage capacity forecasts and reports.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and enforce storage security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data storage.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate documentation of storage configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Generate regular reports on storage performance, capacity, and incidents.
• Vendor Management:
• Liaise with Dell and other vendors for support, maintenance, and procurement.
• Evaluate and recommend new storage technologies and solutions.

Preferred candidate profile :

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Storage Administrator with a focus on Dell Isilon and Dell Unity storage systems.
• Experience with storage area networks (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS) environments.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of storage concepts, including RAID, deduplication, and thin provisioning.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Dell Isilon and Dell Unity storage arrays.
• Knowledge of data protection technologies such as snapshots, replication, and backup/recovery.
• Familiarity with storage management tools and software.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications:
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC Proven Professional) are a plus.