NavitsPartners
Job Title:
Data Storage Architect Location:
Remote Contract Duration:
6 Months (with potential extension)
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced
Data Storage Architect
for a 6-month remote contract to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise SAN/NAS storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in storage provisioning, performance tuning, and data protection across diverse environments including virtualized, Windows, and UNIX-based systems.
Key Responsibilities: Architect, design, engineer, and manage enterprise
SAN/NAS storage solutions
across customer environments. Provision and allocate storage resources to servers (VMware, Windows, UNIX/Linux), including defining
RAID levels, LUNs, and volume configurations . Configure and maintain
data backup, redundancy, and restoration
solutions based on business continuity requirements. Harden and upgrade storage environments to ensure
security, availability, and performance . Troubleshoot complex storage issues and perform root cause analysis as needed. Collaborate with infrastructure, virtualization, and application teams to align storage architecture with overall IT strategy. Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures. Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years of experience architecting and managing
SAN/NAS environments
in enterprise settings. Proficient with
Cisco and Brocade SAN Fabrics . Strong knowledge of
EMC SAN/NAS technologies , including
Data Domain, Avamar, Isilon , and
Dell EMC Power servers . Experience working with
storage protocols
such as
NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, S3, and Fibre Channel (FC) . Hands-on experience in
storage provisioning
and data migration. Familiarity with
enterprise backup and recovery
tools and best practices. Preferred Qualifications:
Industry certifications such as
EMCISA, Dell EMC Proven Professional , or equivalent. Experience with
cloud-integrated storage
and hybrid architectures. Understanding of storage performance tuning and monitoring. Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.
Data Storage Architect Location:
Remote Contract Duration:
6 Months (with potential extension)
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced
Data Storage Architect
for a 6-month remote contract to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise SAN/NAS storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in storage provisioning, performance tuning, and data protection across diverse environments including virtualized, Windows, and UNIX-based systems.
Key Responsibilities: Architect, design, engineer, and manage enterprise
SAN/NAS storage solutions
across customer environments. Provision and allocate storage resources to servers (VMware, Windows, UNIX/Linux), including defining
RAID levels, LUNs, and volume configurations . Configure and maintain
data backup, redundancy, and restoration
solutions based on business continuity requirements. Harden and upgrade storage environments to ensure
security, availability, and performance . Troubleshoot complex storage issues and perform root cause analysis as needed. Collaborate with infrastructure, virtualization, and application teams to align storage architecture with overall IT strategy. Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures. Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years of experience architecting and managing
SAN/NAS environments
in enterprise settings. Proficient with
Cisco and Brocade SAN Fabrics . Strong knowledge of
EMC SAN/NAS technologies , including
Data Domain, Avamar, Isilon , and
Dell EMC Power servers . Experience working with
storage protocols
such as
NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, S3, and Fibre Channel (FC) . Hands-on experience in
storage provisioning
and data migration. Familiarity with
enterprise backup and recovery
tools and best practices. Preferred Qualifications:
Industry certifications such as
EMCISA, Dell EMC Proven Professional , or equivalent. Experience with
cloud-integrated storage
and hybrid architectures. Understanding of storage performance tuning and monitoring. Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.