Storage Specialist

Position Title: Storage Systems Engineer II

Duration: 6 months CTH

Location: 4 to 5 days onsite in Nashville, TN

Job Summary and Qualifications

A Systems Engineer II – Storage will be responsible for providing technical review, engineering, administration, analysis, trending, and reporting of all supported configurations. Primary duties will include administration of hardware and software in a multi-platform environment, technical documentation, project management, engineering, issue resolution, and technical presentations. Specific responsibilities include administration and maintenance of various storage platforms, such as NetApp, Dell/EMC and Pure, operating system installation and customization where applicable, troubleshooting, coordinating, assist and advising in recovery from component failures of the supported system.

While the Systems Engineer II – Storage will require cross-platform knowledge and expertise, the candidate should have exposure to the others; Dell EMC Data Domain, VMAX, Unity, Isilon, NetApp, Pure, Cybernetics, various enterprise protection technologies (i.e.- Commvault, Zerto, Dell EMC Networker, Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor, Dell EMC SRDF) and storage management tool administration (i.e. Unisphere, OnCommand).

General Responsibilities

Requires knowledge of supported storage systems and storage operating systems, utilities, vendor products, applicable programming languages, diagnostic techniques, benchmarking methodologies, applicable communications protocols, applicable hardware configurations, use of statistical and analytical tools for system monitoring and evaluation. Also requires knowledge of technology, network, data and applications architectures. Ability to communicate with various levels and types of project team members is also required.

The following are highlighted competencies and core expectations for the job/role:

• Technical understanding of storage technologies, such as DellEMC, NetApp and/or Pure is required; experience with all three vendors is highly desirable.
• Must have 1 years’ experience (classroom setting and or professional) in deploying technical infrastructure computing solutions across platforms and components.
• Platform knowledge in one or more key areas including Windows Server (2012 ), and Redhat 6.0 .
• Experience with virtual technology, such as VMWare ESX is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of project delivery results.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.
• Experience with creating automation scripting, not limited to but can include PowerShell, Ansible, RestAPI
• Solid understanding and experience with operating system concepts and practical implementation of those fundamentals in a large-scale production environment.
• Working knowledge of key ITIL processes is desirable.
• Previous application development coding, debugging, testing and delivery into a production environment are highly desirable.
• A solid understanding of compute performance metrics and tools is highly desirable, including an understanding of CPU utilization levels, CPU and disk queuing, I/O response times, and other key performance indicators and their impact on performance.
• Experience with network fundamentals and performance principles, including a firm understanding of TCP/IP protocols.

Other/Special Qualifications

• Capable of working effectively under a high-pressure and demanding work environment.
• Capable of working effectively in a diverse, virtual team-oriented environment.
• Must be a self-starter and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Must be customer-oriented and recognize the importance of customer service and meeting service-level commitments.
• Must be committed to quality and timeliness of assigned deliverables and milestones

“Tekgence is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are strongly encouraged to apply”

Thanks

Sai Kiran

saikiran.y@tekgence.com