Arganteal Corporation
Ro
le: Contract Consultant
Job Title: NetApp & Pure Storage Architect
Location: Remote Work From Home
Duration: TBD but will start part time growing to full time until the migration is completed
Experience: Consultant / Architect Level
Start Date: April 21, 2025
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on
IT Architect
to assist our client in migrating their current NetApp SolidFire storage environment to PURE Storage using
Cirrus Data Solutions' Cirrus Migrate Cloud . The Architect will play a dual role: first, providing
pre-sales advisory support
to validate the opportunity and scope the migration, and then
leading the hands-on execution
of the migration.
This role demands deep expertise in storage migrations, real-world experience with Cirrus Migrate Cloud (or comparable tooling), and strong Pure Storage optimization skills.Responsibilities: Pre-Sales and Planning Phase Engage with the client's technical teams and leadership to
analyze and confirm the migration opportunity . Conduct a
storage environment assessment
to validate Cirrus Migrate Cloud as the appropriate migration tool. Provide recommendations on architecture, migration planning, risk mitigation, and timeline estimation. Develop a detailed
migration strategy, design, and runbook
for the project. Migration Execution Phase Lead and execute the
end-to-end migration
from NetApp SolidFire to Pure Storage using Cirrus Migrate Cloud. Maintain
hands-on-keyboard ownership
throughout the migration process. Proactively
mitigate, troubleshoot, and remediate
any errors, performance issues, or unexpected behaviors during the migration. Monitor and report migration status, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure
zero/minimal downtime
for critical services. Post-Migration Optimization Tune and optimize the Pure Storage environment for
maximum performance, reliability, and efficiency . Implement best practices for Pure Storage array configuration, workload placement, QoS, and data reduction technologies. Deliver comprehensive
documentation and knowledge transfer
to client operations staff. Required Skills and Qualifications: 7+ years of experience as a Storage Architect with a focus on large-scale enterprise storage environments. Deep experience migrating
NetApp SolidFire
environments. Strong hands-on expertise with
Pure Storage
(FlashArray, FlashBlade experience is a plus). Direct experience with
Cirrus Data Solutions
products, preferably
Cirrus Migrate Cloud . Expertise in storage networking, block-level migrations, and replication technologies. Skilled in troubleshooting storage performance and availability issues. Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences. Ability to create clear, professional technical documentation. Comfortable working independently while keeping multiple stakeholders informed. Preferred Qualifications: Pure Storage certifications (e.g., PCSA, PCSE) strongly preferred. Prior experience with cloud-connected storage migrations. Experience tuning Pure Storage features like
Purity OS ,
QoS policies ,
Data Reduction (compression/deduplication) . Personal Attributes: Solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Proactive communicator who escalates issues early. Strong attention to detail and a drive for delivering high-quality work. Collaborative and customer-focused.
le: Contract Consultant
Job Title: NetApp & Pure Storage Architect
Location: Remote Work From Home
Duration: TBD but will start part time growing to full time until the migration is completed
Experience: Consultant / Architect Level
Start Date: April 21, 2025
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on
IT Architect
to assist our client in migrating their current NetApp SolidFire storage environment to PURE Storage using
Cirrus Data Solutions' Cirrus Migrate Cloud . The Architect will play a dual role: first, providing
pre-sales advisory support
to validate the opportunity and scope the migration, and then
leading the hands-on execution
of the migration.
This role demands deep expertise in storage migrations, real-world experience with Cirrus Migrate Cloud (or comparable tooling), and strong Pure Storage optimization skills.Responsibilities: Pre-Sales and Planning Phase Engage with the client's technical teams and leadership to
analyze and confirm the migration opportunity . Conduct a
storage environment assessment
to validate Cirrus Migrate Cloud as the appropriate migration tool. Provide recommendations on architecture, migration planning, risk mitigation, and timeline estimation. Develop a detailed
migration strategy, design, and runbook
for the project. Migration Execution Phase Lead and execute the
end-to-end migration
from NetApp SolidFire to Pure Storage using Cirrus Migrate Cloud. Maintain
hands-on-keyboard ownership
throughout the migration process. Proactively
mitigate, troubleshoot, and remediate
any errors, performance issues, or unexpected behaviors during the migration. Monitor and report migration status, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure
zero/minimal downtime
for critical services. Post-Migration Optimization Tune and optimize the Pure Storage environment for
maximum performance, reliability, and efficiency . Implement best practices for Pure Storage array configuration, workload placement, QoS, and data reduction technologies. Deliver comprehensive
documentation and knowledge transfer
to client operations staff. Required Skills and Qualifications: 7+ years of experience as a Storage Architect with a focus on large-scale enterprise storage environments. Deep experience migrating
NetApp SolidFire
environments. Strong hands-on expertise with
Pure Storage
(FlashArray, FlashBlade experience is a plus). Direct experience with
Cirrus Data Solutions
products, preferably
Cirrus Migrate Cloud . Expertise in storage networking, block-level migrations, and replication technologies. Skilled in troubleshooting storage performance and availability issues. Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences. Ability to create clear, professional technical documentation. Comfortable working independently while keeping multiple stakeholders informed. Preferred Qualifications: Pure Storage certifications (e.g., PCSA, PCSE) strongly preferred. Prior experience with cloud-connected storage migrations. Experience tuning Pure Storage features like
Purity OS ,
QoS policies ,
Data Reduction (compression/deduplication) . Personal Attributes: Solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Proactive communicator who escalates issues early. Strong attention to detail and a drive for delivering high-quality work. Collaborative and customer-focused.