Storage Engineer - 100% Remote

Company: Onora Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Storage Engineer to help them execute on a project. This is a 6-8 week project that can be done asynchronously. Candidates need to have experience in Dell EMC PowerScale (formerly called Isilon). This is a migration project and our client needs someone well versed in this process.
REQUIREMENTS:--- At least 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and management--- Develop scripts to automate day to day tasks using PowerShell, Python, etc--- Expertise in File Storage Platform (Dell Isilon, PowerScale) architecture, engineering, and implementation--- Ability to articulate complex technical designs and terms to business teams in simple terms--- Ability to analyze and optimize technical system solutions--- Experience planning and developing support processes and adhering to best practices--- Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences--- Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies--- Demonstrated ability to advance project timelines and meet deliverable datesResponsibilities--- Infrastructure Engineer will be primarily responsible for designing and deploying next-generation IT infrastructure while maintaining and optimizing the existing enterprise IT Infrastructure - Architect and implement solutions with Isilon and PowerScale. Knowledge of PowerMax, VMAX, XtremIO, Unity, ScaleIO, VNX, Isilon, and Pure storage solutions is a plus. - Experience with Superna EyeGlass--- Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices--- Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues, etc--- This person will also ensure ongoing reliability, performance, and support of the infrastructure and, support the development of new strategies and system requirements--- Own architecture, design, and implementation of Dell Isilon and act as SME of the File storage platform--- Work with vendors on deploying and configuration of new instances of Isilon--- Perform day to day operations on Isilon as needed, and work with users to address the requests--- Engage with Enterprise Network and Security team to understand the networking and implement solutions along with the team--- Responsible for developing Disaster Recovery strategies (specifically for Isilon) and working with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests--- Lead the troubleshooting efforts and work with vendors to address/resolve issues within the SLA--- Provide recommendations for better efficiencies, higher availability, and enhanced security, and implement them as per internal ITIL processes--- Responsible for migrating the legacy File storage platform (Unity, VNX) to the Isilon platform--- Perform basic and advanced activities on both Cisco MDS fabric switches--- Activities include configuration, firmware upgrades, smart and traditional zoning, performance analysis and hardware replacements--- Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management--- Review and develop automation on storage-related activities and mentor other team members to do so--- Experience in developing scripts that would automate tasks--- Excellent team player and mentors other team members as required--- Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices--- Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues, and others--- Handle tasks/projects independently and complete them within given timelines--- Ability to use SyncIQ replication tools
ADDITIONAL:This project starts in June of 2022 and will go for 6-8 weeks. Looking at about 20 hours a week. 100% remote

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