Senior / Team Leader SAN Storage Administrator

3-5 Years

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Job Description

Storage and Replication Management (Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX & SRDF)

Manage, configure, and provision storage on Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX enterprise storage arrays
Implement and maintain SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) configurations for synchronous and asynchronous replication across data centers
Plan and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) drills and failover/failback procedures related to SRDF
Perform capacity planning and optimization to ensure efficient utilization of storage resources
Execute firmware upgrades and patching on storage array components

SAN Fabric Management (Brocade)

Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot the Brocade Fibre Channel SAN fabric environment
Manage Fibre Channel routing, port utilization, and interconnects within the SAN

Performance and Optimization

Proactively monitor storage and SAN performance metrics (latency, throughput, IOPS) to identify bottlenecks
Perform performance tuning across the storage and fabric layers to meet service level agreements (SLAs)
Utilize native tools (e.g., Unisphere, Brocade Network Advisor) for detailed analysis and reporting

General Operations

Manage incident, problem, and change management processes related to the storage infrastructure
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all storage and SAN configurations, procedures, and runbooks
Collaborate with server, virtualization, and application teams to address performance issues and new storage requirements

Requirements

+ 3 years of practical experience as a Storage Engineer or Administrator
Proven, in-depth, hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax (or VMAX)
Mandatory experience with SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) configuration and operation
Strong experience in administering and troubleshooting Brocade SAN Switches and their associated management tools
Expert-level knowledge of zoning, LUN masking, and Fibre Channel protocols
Demonstrated ability to perform storage performance monitoring and tuning
Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC Specialist/Expert certifications, Brocade Certified Fabric Administrator)
Experience with other replication technologies (e.g., RecoverPoint, VPLEX) is a plus
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation