Data Storage Architect - DTSTRGARCHOS

NavitsPartners - Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Silver Spring, MD

About the position

The Data Storage Architect position at NavitsPartners involves a comprehensive role focused on engineering, designing, implementing, upgrading, hardening, and managing customer SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage) environments. This role is critical in ensuring that storage solutions are not only effective but also secure and resilient. The architect will be responsible for provisioning and allocating storage to various server assets, including virtual machines (VMs), Windows, and UNIX-based systems. This includes the assignment of RAID levels, LUN (Logical Unit Number), and volume configurations to optimize performance and reliability. In addition to the technical aspects, the Data Storage Architect will provide data backup, restoration, and redundancy solutions that align with customer requirements. A strong knowledge of Cisco and Brocade SAN fabrics, as well as EMC SAN/NAS storage technologies, is essential. Familiarity with various storage protocols such as NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, S3, and FC is also required to ensure seamless integration and functionality of storage solutions. The role demands experience with Dell EMC storage solutions, including Data Domain, Avamar, Isilon, and Dell's line of Power Servers. Candidates must have hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Dell or VMware products, as this is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. A solid background in cybersecurity practices and protocols is necessary, as the architect will need to respond swiftly and effectively to any security incidents that may arise. The position may require travel to client sites at short notice, emphasizing the need for flexibility and readiness to engage with clients directly.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, implement, upgrade, harden, and manage customer SAN/NAS environments.
• Provision and allocate storage to server assets (VM, Windows and UNIX Based), including assignment of RAID level, LUN, and VOLUME configurations.
• Provide data backup, restoration, and redundancy in line with customer requirements.
• Manage and troubleshoot Dell EMC storage solutions such as Data Domain, Avamar, Isilon and Dell's line of Power Servers.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents.
• Maintain a solid background in cybersecurity practices and protocols.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Cisco SAN Fabrics and Brocade SAN Fabrics.
• Experience with EMC SAN/NAS storage technologies and storage protocols such as NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, S3, and FC.
• Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Dell or VMware products.
• Proven ability to respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents.
• Solid background in cybersecurity practices and protocols.