Senior / Team Leader SAN Storage Administrator

Storage and Replication Management (Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX & SRDF)

• Manage, configure, and provision storage on Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX enterprise storage arrays.
• Implement and maintain SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) configurations for synchronous and asynchronous replication across data centers.
• Plan and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) drills and failover/failback procedures related to SRDF.
• Perform capacity planning and optimization to ensure efficient utilization of storage resources.
• Execute firmware upgrades and patching on storage array components.

SAN Fabric Management (Brocade)

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot the Brocade Fibre Channel SAN fabric environment.
• Manage Fibre Channel routing, port utilization, and interconnects within the SAN.

Performance and Optimization

• Proactively monitor storage and SAN performance metrics (latency, throughput, IOPS) to identify bottlenecks.
• Perform performance tuning across the storage and fabric layers to meet service level agreements (SLAs).
• Utilize native tools (e.g., Unisphere, Brocade Network Advisor) for detailed analysis and reporting.

General Operations

• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes related to the storage infrastructure.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all storage and SAN configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with server, virtualization, and application teams to address performance issues and new storage requirements.

Requirements

• + 3 years of practical experience as a Storage Engineer or Administrator.
• Proven, in-depth, hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax (or VMAX).
• Mandatory experience with SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) configuration and operation.
• Strong experience in administering and troubleshooting Brocade SAN Switches and their associated management tools.
• Expert-level knowledge of zoning, LUN masking, and Fibre Channel protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to perform storage performance monitoring and tuning.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Dell EMC Specialist/Expert certifications, Brocade Certified Fabric Administrator).
• Experience with other replication technologies (e.g., RecoverPoint, VPLEX) is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.