- Storage Management:
- Install, decommission, and migrate NetApp and EMC storage servers (Installation, Decommissioning, Migration)
- Perform code upgrades, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to best practices (Code Upgrades, Operations)
- Handle day-to-day storage operations, including break/fix troubleshooting (Break/Fix)
- Manage Snapvault and SnapMirror for efficient data replication and disaster recovery (Snapvault, SnapMirror)
- Conduct LIF migrations to optimize network connectivity (LIF Migration)
- Perform OnTap upgrades to maintain the latest features and security patches (OnTap Upgrade)
- Monitoring and Optimization:
- Continuously monitor storage performance and capacity utilization
- Identify and proactively address potential issues to ensure optimal system health
- Implement storage optimization and best practices to maximize efficiency
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Generate comprehensive reports on storage utilization, performance, and capacity trends
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on all storage configurations and procedures
Skills and Qualifications:
- Required:
- 6-8 years of experience in IT storage administration
- Proven experience with NetApp and EMC storage platforms (NetApp, EMC)
- In-depth knowledge of storage server life cycle, including installation, decommissioning, and migration (Storage Server Life Cycle)
- Strong understanding of storage technologies, including data replication, snapshots, and LIF management (Data Replication, Snapshots, LIF Management)
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and a problem-solving mentality (Troubleshooting)
- Experience with storage performance monitoring tools
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Preferred:
- Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python
- Experience with cloud storage solutions like AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage
- Certifications like NetApp Certified Storage Professional (NCSP) or EMC Proven Professional certifications