Open-System Storage Resident Engineer

Open-System Storage Resident Engineer

The Open Storage Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, management, configuration, implementation, performance tuning, backup/recovery, data replication, and disaster recovery methodologies of a fast-growing, complex storage environment.

This position requires knowledge of best practices for SAN configurations, DellEMC SRDF replication software,

AIX/Linux management, and DellEMC storage provisioning skill sets.

This position reports to the Open System Storage Engineering Manager and is part of a dedicated storage team that works closely with other engineering teams to provide technical support for all storage management-related activities.

This individual may also act as a liaison to other departments, representing the storage team on all technical matters related to storage management.

JOB DUTIES:

. Management, maintenance, and implementation of data storage solutions, utilizing DELL PMAX, DELL VMAX and other mid-range storage.

. New technology awareness and research skills are necessary.

. Installation, configuration, and ongoing operation of key Unix and DELL Software products such as Unisphere, CLI and Control Center Enablers.

. 24x7 operations support and on-call support responsibilities.

. Ability to work on project teams, delivering on key project milestones, and communicating effectively with a wide variety of people.

. Participation in Disaster Recovery infrastructure planning, building, and testing.

. Experience with large storage environments.

. Install, maintain, and customize operating systems and system software.

. Process client requests for system storage modifications.

. Perform problem analysis and resolution implementation to support client needs.

. Assist the Operations Engineering leaders in reviewing software requirements and establishing technical direction and business strategy for the department.

. Provide training to clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

. Minimum of 8-10 years experience in a similar role

. Associates Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

. Strong Unix, Linus and Storage skills in all DellEMC utilities and open system disciplines

. Strong understanding of SAN topology and connectivity

. Enterprise class storage experience: DELL

. Point in Time Backup knowledge, Replication/Mirroring technologies including SRDF, RPA, VPLEX and storage migration tools

. Experience with Disaster Recovery development, testing, BAU & implementation tasks