What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storage Admin position at mavinsys?
Position - Storage Admin
Location - Massachusetts
If interested, please share resumes to Rujith.k@mavinsys.com
The Storage Administrator is responsible for management of all centralized and distributed storage technologies. This technology includes the various NAS environments, storage networks, DAS environments and all other technologies classified as a storage technology. Additional responsibilities include :
Management of Storage / SAN environments. EMC Unisphere experience preferred.
Management of Tools used for disaster recovery. (Recoverpoint / SRM / Other)
Administer Brocade FC switches
Execute FC zoning for development and production storage volumes
Manage storage allocation, space, and replication strategies
Analyze and resolve problems related to storage systems and network storage solutions
Provide architecture as well as performance recommendations to DBAs and Ops.
Troubleshoot and restore complex storage problems across the enterprise related to replication strategies and storage strategies across wide area networks
Provide recommendations on storage upgrades and supports project integration as required
Server and Storage capacity planning and management
Install, operate and maintain network and storage appliances
Recover data when required
Execute cross-site replication of significant DR data.
Supervise volume replication jobs and execute improvements.
Conduct bottleneck evaluation to identify performance issues.
Develop and maintain records for entire storage as well as FC systems.
Management of virtual environments (VMware)
Management of Active Directory
Operating systems troubleshooting and configuration for both Microsoft and VMware
Install patches and perform system updates
Participate in rotation for afterhours support.
The Storage Administrator must be able to manage services from the planning phase through the implementation and management phases. He or she will interface with other team members, management, and end-users on a regular basis. After hours availability is required in order to respond to emergencies, and to perform system maintenance that cannot be completed during normal business hours.
Qualifications :
BA / BS or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten years' experience supporting the following is preferred :
EMC VNX / Unity Storage systems
Replication technologies, such as Recoverpoint and newer hypervisor based solutions like Veeam
Active Directory
vSphere / vCenter / ESXi configuration, administration and troubleshotting
FC switches and SANs
Ability to automate processes through the effective application of scripts (PowerShell, Pearl, VBS)
Microsoft / VMware certifications preferred
ITIL certification preferred
Ability to handle multiple tasks while prioritizing and delivering results on time.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong analytical skills
Ability to think strategically with technical vision
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
