Senior Engineer - Tata Consulting Services : Job Details

Job Title : Storage Systems Engineer - Remote, Washington DC or NY

Relevant Experience

(in Yrs) Above 8 years, %+ experience in Storage systems administration

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills ? Extensive knowledge of Enterprise storage systems from NetApp, PURE,VAST, Hitachi, Dell, EMC, Qumulo and similar systems.

? Proficiency in configuring, managing and monitoring storage systems from vendors such as EMC, NetApp, Hitachi, Dell, or IBM using native and external tools.

Technical Skills:

? Strong understanding of storage protocols (Fibre Channel, SMB, NFS,

iSCSI).

? Strong background in enterprise data protection, management and

protection solutions. Must be able to design and implement new data

protection solutions, manage change, and add backup policies in a large-

scale, mission-critical, storage environment.

? Experience with storage management tools and monitoring platforms.

? Extensive experience in Brocade Fibre Channel Infrastructure.

? Familiarity with system monitoring and performance tools including

Openmetrics solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.

? Understanding of data lifecycle management and archiving solutions.

? Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and server

environments (Windows, Linux).

? Familiarity with system automation by using scripting languages like

PowerShell, PowerCLI, Ansible, Bash, Python, JavaScript.

? Proficiency with Linux & Windows OS administration.

Soft Skills:

? Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

? Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts

to non-technical stakeholders.

? Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced

environment.

Experience Required 5+

Roles & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:

? Design and Implementation

1) Architect, configure, and deploy storage solutions to meet organizational

storage needs.

2) Perform capacity planning and storage provisioning to support current and

future demands.

3) Integrate storage systems with various server and virtualization

environments.

? Administration and Maintenance

1) Manage daily operations of storage systems, ensuring availability and

performance.

2) Monitor storage infrastructure to identify and resolve issues proactively.

3) Implement firmware and software updates to maintain system security and

reliability.

? Performance Optimization

1) Analyze and optimize storage performance, addressing latency or

throughput issues.

2) Develop and implement tuning strategies for storage systems.

? Backup and Disaster Recovery

1) Implement and maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery

solutions.

2) Perform regular recovery testing to ensure data integrity and system

readiness.

? Troubleshooting and Support

1) Respond to incidents, diagnose issues, and perform root cause analysis.

2) Provide Level 2/3 support for storage related issues and coordinate with

vendors for advanced troubleshooting.

? Documentation and Compliance

1) Maintain accurate documentation of storage configurations, processes,

and procedures.

2) Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, best

practices and regulatory requirements.

Generic Managerial Skills candidate will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to

deliver robust and efficient storage solutions aligned with business requirements.

Education Masters or Bachelors

* Certifications such as NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or similar.

* Experience with cloud storage and hybrid environments.

* Knowledge of data protection tools and strategies.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 a year