Storage Administrator

Responsibilities :

- Proficient experience with IBM (SSS 6000), Ceph on Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665, Dell Unity 600, Dell Unity 450F, VNX 5600, Isilon, and VPLEX VS6 storage systems. - Knowledge of storage protocols and technologies, including SAN and NAS. - Familiarity with storage virtualization and data deduplication. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. - Relevant certifications such as Dell EMC Proven Professional or equivalent are a plus. Responsibilities: 1. Storage Administration: - Configure, maintain, and optimize Ceph based storage, IBM (SSS 6000), Dell Unity 600, Dell Unity 450F, VNX 5600, Isilon, and VPLEX VS6 storage systems. - Perform routine storage provisioning and allocation tasks. 2. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: - Monitor storage performance and respond to alerts to ensure optimal operation. - Identify and implement improvements to enhance storage efficiency and performance. 3. Data Protection and Disaster Recovery: - Establish and maintain data protection strategies, including backups and replication. - Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing. 4. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: - Diagnose and resolve storage-related problems promptly. - Collaborate with team members to address complex storage issues. 5. Capacity Planning: - Assess storage capacity needs and recommend scaling or upgrades as necessary. - Monitor storage utilization trends and plan for future storage requirements. 6. Documentation: - Maintain accurate documentation of storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines. - Keep records of changes made to storage environments. 7. Collaboration: - Work closely with other IT teams, including networking, virtualization, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration of storage solutions with broader IT infrastructure. 8. Vendor Interaction: - Communicate with IBM, Lenovo, Dell vendors for technical support, hardware replacements, and firmware updates.