Job Description :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Architect, plan, design and engineer storage solutions (predominantly EMC) Storage includes
backup, replication and archiving technologies
Participate in the development of high availability and Disaster Recovery application architecture for applications in coordination with application and data base experts
Provision storage based on standardized procedures as outlined by best practices (manufacturer, industry)
Actively contribute to the configuration, layout and performance tuning of storage infrastructure
Assist management with planning by providing performance and capacity metrics
Monitor system logs and activity on all servers and devices
Transfer knowledge to implementation and operations staff
May lead or guide the work of other staff engaged in similar functions
Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings
Participate in rotating 24x7 "on call support coverage for data center related issues
Work in conjunction with Systems Administrators in establishing data security access right
Skills/ Requirements:
8-10 years of related experience in Storage Administration
Advanced Knowledge of Isilon (Strong Skills are required
Advanced Knowledge of EMC VPLEX
Advanced Knowledge of EMC Replication Technologies
Advanced Knowledge of EMC XtremIO & Unity line of storage arrays
Establish plans (tools, techniques & practices) to monitor and manage storage systems
Define practices to ensure efficient use of storage technologies
Knowledge of TCP/IP stacks and their functionality
Advanced knowledge and troubleshooting of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012
Advanced knowledge and troubleshooting of vCenter technology and SRM implementation.
Preferred:
Knowledge and troubleshooting and design of VMware data center environment
Knowledge on VMware (Certified Professional), Windows, Linux and DataDomain is a strong plus
Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly
Effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
Certifications or an interest in pursuing certification is a plus.