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