SAN Storage Administrator

onepoint; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital transformation firm in Montreal is seeking a mid-level to senior SAN storage administrator. The role involves managing a large enterprise storage environment with a focus on technologies like Dell ECS and IBM COS. Ideal candidates will have solid SAN administration experience and excellent communication skills in English, as the position requires interaction with clients located outside Quebec. The company offers hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including vacation and insurance.

Benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Employer RRSP contributions

Flexible work arrangements

Annual tech equipment allowance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in SAN administration with PMAX and Pure Storage.
• Good knowledge of Pure Storage administration.
• Working knowledge of Brocade SAN switches and CMCNE is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in SAN migration using SRDF.
• Daily administration of Pure Storage.
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues.

Skills

SAN administration

Storage provisioning processes

Troubleshooting skills

Networking knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Dell ECS

IBM COS

PMAX

Pure Storage

Netbackup

Veeam

TSM

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

About Onepoint

Onepoint is a key architect behind the major transformations of businesses and public sector organizations. We support our clients from strategy through to technological implementation—always aiming to think beyond the obvious. We are committed to principles of Economic, Social, Environmental, and Technological Responsibility (RESET), with the goal of creating new ways of working, new business models, and smart, forward-thinking environments.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve grown into a leading player in digital transformation, with more than 3,500 employees across Europe, Tunisia, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

What We Look For
COURAGE – AUTHENTICITY – OPENNESS – COMMITMENT – ELEGANCE
These are the values that unite our people at Onepoint. We work with passionate individuals who are eager to share their expertise within open, collaborative teams. They show initiative, challenge themselves, and grow through continuous learning. At the heart of Onepoint are genuine human connections and a deep respect for our environment. We strive for excellence and believe in bringing our best to every client.

Job Description

We are looking for a mid-level to senior SAN storage administrator to work in a large enterprise storage environment. He/she must be familiar with Dell ECS and IBM COS products, as well as products such as PMAX/VMAX, Pure Storage, and backup solutions such as Netbackup, Veeam, and TSM.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in the PMAX provisioning process using the Enabler solution's CLI interface;
• Provide expertise in SAN migration using SRDF;
• Provide expertise with PMAX and VMAX3 technology;
• Daily administration of Pure Storage;
• Monitor storage resource utilization and availability;
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and take appropriate action;
• Generate reports and analyses on storage usage;
• Possess skills and knowledge related to networks, operating systems, storage area networks (SAN), and enterprise management software solutions;
• Install and configure new storage devices and related software;
• Define and adhere to service level agreements with end users regarding storage allocations, limitations, and availability;
• Allocate storage to end users and development teams based on established departmental requirements and available disk space;
• Analyze storage equipment performance, collect information, and prepare summary reports;
• Respond to and resolve storage access and retrieval issues;
• Coordinate with vendor support to manage hardware failures and performance troubleshooting;
• Provide remote support outside of business hours and on weekends.

Technical skills

• Hardware: Dell ECS, IBM COS, PMAX, AFF/FAS filers, Pure Storage, Brocade SAN switches, IBM tape library, Pure Storage, IBM COS
• Software: EMC Unisphere, Ontap, OnCommand, DFM, CMNE Netbackup/TSM (preferred but not required)
• OS: RHEL, Windows, VMware, Linux

Qualifications

• Solid experience in SAN administration, including PMAX, Pure Storage, storage provisioning processes, zoning, Solution Enabler, SRDF, clones, Unisphere, Performance Manager, PowerPath, FAST, Thin Provisioning, RAID, SAN troubleshooting and repair capabilities, performance troubleshooting, VMware connectivity;
• Good knowledge of Pure Storage administration is also required;
• Working knowledge of Brocade SAN switches and CMCNE is required;
• Knowledge of Python and shell scripting is desirable;
• Working knowledge of Netbackup and TSM will be a huge advantage.

Excellent communication skills in English. English is required, as the position involves communicating with customers located outside Quebec.

Only candidates legally authorized to work for any employer in Canada will be considered.

Why Join Onepoint?

• A minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation starting in your first year
• Comprehensive group insurance plan with generous employer contributions
• Employer contributions to a group RRSP
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid, remote, or in-office
• A welcoming, modern office space with fresh fruit, coffee, beverages, occasional team lunches, and more
• Annual tech equipment allowance
• Flexible schedules and a balanced work environment
• Career growth opportunities, including training, certifications, online or in-person learning, and access to the Onepoint Academy
• A global network of experts who love sharing knowledge
• A people-centred culture focused on individual growth and a strong sense of belonging