Senior Storage Consultant- hybrid

Calance - Jericho, NY

Full-time - Senior

Jericho, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Storage Consultant role is designed for an experienced professional with a strong background in enterprise storage solutions, particularly with IBM, NetApp, and Pure storage systems. This position focuses on providing strategic guidance, implementing high-performance storage solutions, and optimizing storage infrastructure for various clients. The consultant will utilize advanced knowledge in storage protocols, operating systems, and automation tools to create scalable, efficient, and secure storage environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on storage solutions, offering high-level guidance on design, deployment, and optimization.
• Engage with clients to assess storage needs and recommend solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
• Provide expertise on IBM, NetApp, Pure, and other leading storage technologies to address complex client challenges.
• Design, configure, and implement storage solutions tailored to clients' unique needs, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
• Work with protocols such as GPFS, NFS, and CIFS to design robust data-sharing environments.
• Lead the deployment of storage infrastructure across various environments, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Automate storage provisioning and management using tools like Ansible and Terraform, driving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Develop and maintain scripts and playbooks for streamlined storage management, focusing on repeatability and error reduction.
• Monitor and optimize storage infrastructure performance, conducting troubleshooting as needed to resolve issues promptly.
• Conduct regular audits of storage performance and recommend improvements to ensure optimal service levels.
• Diagnose and resolve storage-related performance issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams as necessary.
• Apply deep technical knowledge to address complex client-specific storage challenges, providing root cause analysis and resolution.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of storage solutions, configurations, and processes.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to client teams, fostering self-sufficiency in storage management.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the storage domain to drive innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise storage environments, including in consulting roles.
• Proven experience with IBM, NetApp, and Pure storage solutions, with advanced knowledge of deployment and management best practices.
• Extensive experience with storage protocols, particularly GPFS, NFS, and CIFS.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration, with a focus on storage management.
• Expertise in automation tools, including Ansible and Terraform, for storage provisioning and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of storage networking, RAID configurations, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex client challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements concurrently.

Nice-to-haves

• Industry certifications in IBM, NetApp, or Pure storage solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based storage environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.