Storage Administrator - Net App

9 - 12 Years
1 Opening
Trivandrum

We are seeking an experienced Storage Administrator to manage and support enterprise storage systems and backup solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SAN infrastructure, storage virtualization, and backup technologies, especially with Commvault. This role demands proactive system monitoring, performance optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure data availability, integrity, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and monitor enterprise storage systems including NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell, and HP arrays.

• Administer SAN infrastructure, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI protocols, zoning, LUN masking, and storage provisioning.

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions using Commvault, ensuring adherence to data protection policies.

• Conduct regular backup validation, restore testing, and troubleshoot backup or storage issues.

• Collaborate with IT teams for capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Document storage architectures, procedures, configurations, and incident reports.

• Respond to and resolve storage and backup-related incidents and service requests promptly.

• Stay updated with the latest trends in storage and backup technologies; recommend improvements or upgrades.

• Ensure compliance with security policies and data retention requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise storage administration and backup management.

• Hands-on expertise with NetApp, Pure Storage, and HP storage platforms.

• Proficient in SAN administration and related technologies (Fibre Channel, iSCSI).

• Strong working knowledge of Commvault or similar backup tools.

• In-depth understanding of storage protocols, RAID levels, LUN management, and snapshot technologies.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software storage issues efficiently.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple IT teams.

Technical Skills:

• Storage Virtualization

• SAN Fabric Management

• Enterprise Storage Arrays

• Backup & Recovery (Commvault preferred)

• Fibre Channel / iSCSI

• Storage Protocols & RAID

• Documentation & Monitoring Tools

Net App storage, SAN switch