What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storage Consultant position at Inherent Technologies?
Job Description
Administering the multiple backup Management and CLI exposure for EMC Backup tool, VTL, Netgear
Experience in handling DELL EMC, Synology, Tintri, Netapp and backup products & its features as for the latest release
Should be able to understand and explain the backup internal architecture and working of various inbuilt components
Should have hands on knowledge and experience in Implementing, upgrading, migrating and configuring backup servers across heterogeneous platforms
Should have worked on multiple vendor products and hyperscale appliances for backup
Should have configured the Monitoring tools for alerting and reporting backup, hardware, operational reports highlighting issues and the status of the environment (ops manager, BMC)
Experienced to provide analysis and implementation support for data protection solutions initial implementations.
Experienced on customization and integration with the intent of optimizing the operational environment as well as day to day and long-term management.
Experienced in handling and managing multiple backup agent backups (Oracle RMAN, NDMP, SQL, Exchange, Virtual servers etc.)
Experienced, knowledge or hands on handling heterogeneous environment (Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Microsoft Windows, and Linux platforms) as it relates to backup and recovery
Experience in integration with Hyper-V, VMWARE virtual environments
Knowledge of Backup related tools, storage appliances (EMC,NetApp,etc), storage library (quantum, IBM, HP) media (LTO, ultrium, DLT)
Should be able to see logs and error messages, Analyze, resolve, guide and take preventive action for the escalated issues related to product and devices hardware problems
Should have expert level experience in handling Data migrations, backup catalog import/export, recovery, DR (Disaster Recovery) and Ransomware protection
Provide storage infrastructure system management and proactively address potential issues
Provision and configure storage volumes, disk pools, raid groups, over various storage systems (EMC, Hitachi, NetApp, Dell, Pure)
Design, implement, and optimize storage solutions for high availability and performance.
Configure, manage and troubleshoot the SAN fabric like Brocade or Cisco switches
Implement zoning, masking, and host connectivity changes as per best practices
Configure, manage the block storage (iSCSI, FC, NVMe-oF) and file storage (SMB, NFS, S3) and decommissioning
Optimize storage pools, deduplication, compression, and QoS settings
Managing capacity planning, performance monitoring and tuning, security management etc
Perform capacity forecasting and ensure efficient utilization of storage resources.
Manage snapshot-based backups, SafeMode snapshots, and immutable storage for ransomware protection
Storage Automation & Scripting (Optional / Preferred)
Able to integrate monitoring tools like CloudIQ, ActiveIQ, etc
Sound knowledge on Dell equallogic
Manage and optimize storage provisioning via REST API/SNMP integrations.
Maintain detailed documentation & compliance with storage configurations and changes.
Ensure compliance with IT security policies and industry best practices.
Participate in audits and provide necessary storage-related information.
Work on storage backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
Synology
Good knowledge on synology products like RS1221RP /RS1221
Worked on ActiveProtect Appliance and able to configure the primary site and off-ste
Knowledge of C2 backup storage
Manage the Synlogy server and administer the daily jobs and perform health checks.
Worked on ActiceProtect Vault and Hyper Backup Vault
Tintri
Understand the architecture of VMStore T7000 series and other products
Perform upgradation of Tintri operating system and manage its services
Initiate and administrate the VM, DB, application-level backup and replication jobs.
Monitor the performance on Tintri Analytics
Knowledge of Cloud-Based Predictive Analytics
Sound knowledge on Hitachi VTL like configuration, troubleshooting any tape issues.
NetApp
Sound knowledge on NetApp array archictectures and Hardware
Good knowledge on Netapp products like FAS, AFF, E-Series, SANtricity, StorageGRID, FlexPod.
Capable to support Netapp Unified arrays both NAS & SAN environment
In-depth knowledge of Netapp Snap suite of products (Snapmirror, snapshot, system manager, Snapdrive for winodws, etc.), ISCSI, NFS, CIFS
Solid hands-on experience on Data ONTAP cDOT and 7-MODE administration.
Provisioning NFS, CIFS and multi-protocol shares
Configuration and support of NDMP backups between a Netapp and third-party backup products
Manage the vserver administration and Object storage and buckets
Experience of vservers, Namespace, NDO, snapshots, snapmirrors and snapvault replications
Experience in NetApp storage provisioning, LUN masking, and zoning.
Experience in NetApp storage capacity planning, performance analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Sound knowledge on NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager, OnCommand Insights, Cloud Insight and other NetApp tools.
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery management solutions related to NetApp like NDMP.
Managing and monitoring StorageGRID object storage, including tenant management, ILM policies, S3 bucket management, and integration with other NetApp solutions
Good knowledge of SANtricity software, including SANtricity System Manager (web-based) and SANtricity Storage Manager (desktop thick-client UI), for managing E-Series systems
Experience on Cloud Volumes ONTAP integrates with NetApp BlueXP for storage management, backup, and recovery
Deep understanding of cloud services, industry standards, and technical acumen to guide product strategy, with hands-on experience with one of the hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Pure Storage
Manage the Pure Storage replication (ActiveDR, Snap-to-NFS, Snap-to-Cloud)
Monitor, manage and maintain Pure Storage FlashArray, FlashBlade, and Pure Cloud Block Store
Sound knowledge on FlashBlade and FlashArray hardware and its architecture,software and logistic dependencies
Apply best practices for array management to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Provide best practices for configuring and managing security and authentication protocols, including zoning recommendations.
Develop strategies to maximize storage efficiency through effective use of data reduction technologies
Knowledge of troubleshooting performance issues using latency and performance analytics.
Should be able to plan and design considerations for ActiveCluster and other replication technologies.
Experience in configure, manage, and troubleshoot snapshots to ensure data protection.
Knowledge on the various replication technologies supported by Pure Storage, including ActiveDR and asynchronous replication.
Configure and troubleshoot these technologies to ensure data availability and disaster recovery.
Configure FA File services in Pure Storage arrays.
Knowledge of generating API tokens and securing access to the Pure Storage array.
Knowledge of Pure Array sizer, Ramsomware Solutions center, Portworx Solution center, Pure1Manage
Soft Skills
Good working knowledge on MS Office (excel, PowerPoint, word, OneNote)
Should have Enterprise customer handling skills
Able to handle unforeseen situations & high level of acceptance
Can drive HCL's value and its methodology
Other Skills
Should be worked on Production systems
Understanding datacenter environment and Infrastructure components
Working knowledge on any ticket tools like Remedy / ServiceNow
Capable of training team members and colleagues
Should be familiar with ITIL processes
Experience with storage build, installation, migration and upgrades
Administering the multiple backup Management and CLI exposure for EMC Backup tool, VTL, Netgear
Experience in handling DELL EMC, Synology, Tintri, Netapp and backup products & its features as for the latest release
Should be able to understand and explain the backup internal architecture and working of various inbuilt components
Should have hands on knowledge and experience in Implementing, upgrading, migrating and configuring backup servers across heterogeneous platforms
Should have worked on multiple vendor products and hyperscale appliances for backup
Should have configured the Monitoring tools for alerting and reporting backup, hardware, operational reports highlighting issues and the status of the environment (ops manager, BMC)
Experienced to provide analysis and implementation support for data protection solutions initial implementations.
Experienced on customization and integration with the intent of optimizing the operational environment as well as day to day and long-term management.
Experienced in handling and managing multiple backup agent backups (Oracle RMAN, NDMP, SQL, Exchange, Virtual servers etc.)
Experienced, knowledge or hands on handling heterogeneous environment (Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Microsoft Windows, and Linux platforms) as it relates to backup and recovery
Experience in integration with Hyper-V, VMWARE virtual environments
Knowledge of Backup related tools, storage appliances (EMC,NetApp,etc), storage library (quantum, IBM, HP) media (LTO, ultrium, DLT)
Should be able to see logs and error messages, Analyze, resolve, guide and take preventive action for the escalated issues related to product and devices hardware problems
Should have expert level experience in handling Data migrations, backup catalog import/export, recovery, DR (Disaster Recovery) and Ransomware protection
Provide storage infrastructure system management and proactively address potential issues
Provision and configure storage volumes, disk pools, raid groups, over various storage systems (EMC, Hitachi, NetApp, Dell, Pure)
Design, implement, and optimize storage solutions for high availability and performance.
Configure, manage and troubleshoot the SAN fabric like Brocade or Cisco switches
Implement zoning, masking, and host connectivity changes as per best practices
Configure, manage the block storage (iSCSI, FC, NVMe-oF) and file storage (SMB, NFS, S3) and decommissioning
Optimize storage pools, deduplication, compression, and QoS settings
Managing capacity planning, performance monitoring and tuning, security management etc
Perform capacity forecasting and ensure efficient utilization of storage resources.
Manage snapshot-based backups, SafeMode snapshots, and immutable storage for ransomware protection
Storage Automation & Scripting (Optional / Preferred)
Able to integrate monitoring tools like CloudIQ, ActiveIQ, etc
Sound knowledge on Dell equallogic
Manage and optimize storage provisioning via REST API/SNMP integrations.
Maintain detailed documentation & compliance with storage configurations and changes.
Ensure compliance with IT security policies and industry best practices.
Participate in audits and provide necessary storage-related information.
Work on storage backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
Synology
Good knowledge on synology products like RS1221RP /RS1221
Worked on ActiveProtect Appliance and able to configure the primary site and off-ste
Knowledge of C2 backup storage
Manage the Synlogy server and administer the daily jobs and perform health checks.
Worked on ActiceProtect Vault and Hyper Backup Vault
Tintri
Understand the architecture of VMStore T7000 series and other products
Perform upgradation of Tintri operating system and manage its services
Initiate and administrate the VM, DB, application-level backup and replication jobs.
Monitor the performance on Tintri Analytics
Knowledge of Cloud-Based Predictive Analytics
Sound knowledge on Hitachi VTL like configuration, troubleshooting any tape issues.
NetApp
Sound knowledge on NetApp array archictectures and Hardware
Good knowledge on Netapp products like FAS, AFF, E-Series, SANtricity, StorageGRID, FlexPod.
Capable to support Netapp Unified arrays both NAS & SAN environment
In-depth knowledge of Netapp Snap suite of products (Snapmirror, snapshot, system manager, Snapdrive for winodws, etc.), ISCSI, NFS, CIFS
Solid hands-on experience on Data ONTAP cDOT and 7-MODE administration.
Provisioning NFS, CIFS and multi-protocol shares
Configuration and support of NDMP backups between a Netapp and third-party backup products
Manage the vserver administration and Object storage and buckets
Experience of vservers, Namespace, NDO, snapshots, snapmirrors and snapvault replications
Experience in NetApp storage provisioning, LUN masking, and zoning.
Experience in NetApp storage capacity planning, performance analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Sound knowledge on NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager, OnCommand Insights, Cloud Insight and other NetApp tools.
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery management solutions related to NetApp like NDMP.
Managing and monitoring StorageGRID object storage, including tenant management, ILM policies, S3 bucket management, and integration with other NetApp solutions
Good knowledge of SANtricity software, including SANtricity System Manager (web-based) and SANtricity Storage Manager (desktop thick-client UI), for managing E-Series systems
Experience on Cloud Volumes ONTAP integrates with NetApp BlueXP for storage management, backup, and recovery
Deep understanding of cloud services, industry standards, and technical acumen to guide product strategy, with hands-on experience with one of the hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Pure Storage
Manage the Pure Storage replication (ActiveDR, Snap-to-NFS, Snap-to-Cloud)
Monitor, manage and maintain Pure Storage FlashArray, FlashBlade, and Pure Cloud Block Store
Sound knowledge on FlashBlade and FlashArray hardware and its architecture,software and logistic dependencies
Apply best practices for array management to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Provide best practices for configuring and managing security and authentication protocols, including zoning recommendations.
Develop strategies to maximize storage efficiency through effective use of data reduction technologies
Knowledge of troubleshooting performance issues using latency and performance analytics.
Should be able to plan and design considerations for ActiveCluster and other replication technologies.
Experience in configure, manage, and troubleshoot snapshots to ensure data protection.
Knowledge on the various replication technologies supported by Pure Storage, including ActiveDR and asynchronous replication.
Configure and troubleshoot these technologies to ensure data availability and disaster recovery.
Configure FA File services in Pure Storage arrays.
Knowledge of generating API tokens and securing access to the Pure Storage array.
Knowledge of Pure Array sizer, Ramsomware Solutions center, Portworx Solution center, Pure1Manage
Soft Skills
Good working knowledge on MS Office (excel, PowerPoint, word, OneNote)
Should have Enterprise customer handling skills
Able to handle unforeseen situations & high level of acceptance
Can drive HCL's value and its methodology
Other Skills
Should be worked on Production systems
Understanding datacenter environment and Infrastructure components
Working knowledge on any ticket tools like Remedy / ServiceNow
Capable of training team members and colleagues
Should be familiar with ITIL processes
Experience with storage build, installation, migration and upgrades
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