What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storage Engineer position at HCLTech?
Storage Engineer – Job Description (Netapp and HPE)
- Storage Architecture Design:
- Assessing data storage needs and designing comprehensive storage solutions using NetApp technologies like AFF, FAS, and Cloud Volumes ONTAP.
- Selecting appropriate storage tiers, data protection strategies (snapshots, replication, backups), and performance optimization techniques based on workload demands.
- Creating detailed technical documentation for storage infrastructure deployments.
- Implementation and Deployment:
- Installing, configuring, and managing NetApp storage systems.
- Integrating NetApp storage with existing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and applications.
- Performing capacity planning and storage provisioning to ensure adequate storage availability.
- Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting:
- Monitoring storage performance metrics and identifying bottlenecks.
- Analyzing storage usage patterns and optimizing data placement for optimal performance.
- Troubleshooting storage related issues and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Data Protection and Disaster Recovery:
- Implementing data protection strategies including replication, snapshots, and backups to ensure data resilience.
- Designing and testing disaster recovery plans for critical data.
- Cloud Integration:
- Integrating NetApp storage with public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure using services like FSx for ONTAP.
- Managing data migration between on-premises and cloud storage environments.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience with NetApp storage technologies (ONTAP, AFF, FAS, Cloud Volumes ONTAP, HPE – 3PAR, Primera and Alletra)
- Deep understanding of storage protocols (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS)
- Proficiency in storage management tools and APIs
- Knowledge of data protection strategies (replication, snapshots, backups)
- Experience with network design and troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Familiarity with Cisco and Brocade Switch Management
Disclaimer
HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year
Salary : $61,000 - $99,000
