Storage Administrator

Role OverviewThe Storage Administrator at the L3 level is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing storage infrastructure in a multi-vendor environment. This role requires advanced expertise in storage technologies, operational efficiency, and problem resolution to ensure high availability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.Key Responsibilities- Storage Administration:- Define storage pools, data characteristics, and volume selection. - Optimize space utilization across hard disk drives and tiered storage configurations. - Perform storage administration services, including problem management resolution and engineering services. - Provide Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 support for storage-related issues 12.- Storage Provisioning:- Add or remove servers from the Storage Area Network (SAN). - Allocate and reallocate disk volumes to servers as required. - Configure and expand storage networks and disk resources 1.- Performance and Capacity Management:- Monitor storage infrastructure resource utilization and reconfigure as necessary to meet business requirements. - Identify and resolve storage-related performance issues in collaboration with system administrators. - Provide recommendations for storage environment expansion as needed 12.- Patch Management:- Review firmware and connectivity patches published by vendors. - Assess the risk of installing patches and manage them through the change management process 13.- Vendor Management:- Collaborate with storage vendors such as EMC, IBM, HP, HDS, and NetApp for issue resolution and infrastructure optimization. - Coordinate with vendors for storage infrastructure issues and ensure timely resolution 23.- Disaster Recovery (DR) Support:- Implement and manage disaster recovery solutions for storage environments. - Ensure data recoverability and business continuity through robust DR strategies 23.Required Skills and Qualifications- Technical Expertise: - Advanced knowledge of SAN, NAS, DAS, and tiered storage configurations. - Experience with multi-vendor storage technologies (e.g., EMC, NetApp, HP). - Proficiency in storage provisioning, performance optimization, and capacity planning. - Familiarity with backup solutions and disaster recovery strategies. - Certifications (Preferred): - Dell EMC VNX Solution Expert. - NetBackup Certified. - ITIL Foundation Certification. - Soft Skills: - Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities. - Effective communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24x7 production environment.Additional Responsibilities- Monitor the storage infrastructure using vendor-provided tools. - Perform audits and ensure compliance with organizational policies. - Maintain documentation for audits, capacity planning, and change management processes.

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