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Storage & SAN Infrastructure Specialist

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Storage & SAN Infrastructure Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and support of enterprise storage systems and SAN infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in storage provisioning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across multi-vendor environments.

Key Responsibilities

Storage Systems Management

• Install, configure, and maintain SAN/NAS storage arrays for enterprise customers.
• Perform LUN/volume provisioning, reclamation, and performance monitoring/tuning.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and apply patches and upgrades.
• Manage storage systems from vendors such as HP 3PAR, Primera, and NetApp (C-mode/7-mode).

SAN Fabric Administration

• Administer SAN fabric switches (Cisco/Brocade), including zoning, VSANs, FC-IP, ISL setup, and segmentation.
• Monitor and manage SAN protocols: FC, FCoE, NFS, CIFS, and NAS.
• Utilize CLI for advanced configuration and troubleshooting of storage and switches.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor storage environments, respond to alerts, and ensure timely notifications.
• Conduct capacity planning, usage reporting, and forecasting.
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize storage array performance.

Cross-Platform Support

• Provide system/storage administration for Windows, Linux, Solaris, and VMware environments.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors to resolve complex hardware issues.

Process & Governance

• Prioritize incidents based on severity, impact, and urgency.
• Follow ITIL practices and contribute to continuous improvement of procedures.
• Identify risks and propose solutions for infrastructure issues.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities and system updates.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise storage administration and SAN infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HP 3PAR, Primera, NetApp, and SAN fabric switches (Cisco/Brocade).
• Proficiency in CLI-based management of storage and switches.
• Deep understanding of SAN/NAS protocols, multipathing, and performance tuning.
• Experience supporting multi-OS environments (Windows, Linux, Solaris, VMware).
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to lead during incidents and manage escalations effectively.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in capacity planning and forecasting tools.
• Exposure to enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Knowledge of automation tools for storage management.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge storage technologies in a dynamic enterprise environment.
• Be part of a collaborative and technically strong infrastructure team.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.