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.

1. 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.

1. Data Protection and Disaster Recovery:

• Establish and maintain data protection strategies, including backups and replication.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.

1. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

• Diagnose and resolve storage-related problems promptly.
• Collaborate with team members to address complex storage issues.

1. Capacity Planning:

• Assess storage capacity needs and recommend scaling or upgrades as necessary.
• Monitor storage utilization trends and plan for future storage requirements.

1. Documentation:

• Maintain accurate documentation of storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Keep records of changes made to storage environments.

1. Collaboration:

• Work closely with other IT teams, including networking, virtualization, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration of storage solutions with broader IT infrastructure.

1. Vendor Interaction:

• Communicate with IBM, Lenovo, Dell vendors for technical support, hardware replacements, and firmware updates.