What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Storage Engineer position at Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company?
Experience Level: 10 years
Department: IT Infrastructure / Storage & Data Management
Reporting To: Infrastructure Manager / Storage Practice Lead
Job Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned Enterprise Storage Engineer with hands-on experience in managing and optimizing HPE Alletra storage platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of enterprise storage systems across hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage HPE Alletra storage solutions (6000/9000 series) in enterprise environments.
- Perform end-to-end storage lifecycle management including provisioning, monitoring, upgrades, and decommissioning.
- Troubleshoot complex storage issues and provide L3-level support.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to align storage strategies with business needs.
- Monitor storage performance and capacity using tools like HPE Infosight and OneView.
- Ensure data protection, replication, and disaster recovery configurations are in place and tested.
- Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Participate in audits, compliance checks, and capacity planning exercises.
- Drive automation and scripting for routine storage tasks and reporting.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience with HPE Alletra, NimbleOS, and HPE OneView.
- Deep understanding of SAN/NAS architectures, protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB), and storage zoning.
- Familiarity with Brocade/Cisco SAN switches and fabric management.
- Experience with Infosight analytics for predictive monitoring and optimization.
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation.
- Exposure to virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery tools and strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., HPE ASE, HPE Master ASE) are highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to manage priorities, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.