Hitachi Storage Administrator ( Senior Storage Administrator )

ADV TECHMINDS; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ADV TECHMINDS is seeking a Senior Storage Administrator to manage and optimize Hitachi storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance. You will work with VSP, E-Series, and replication technologies, configuring FC/iSCSI/NFS/CIFS protocols and automating tasks with scripts.

The role requires 5+ years in storage administration, strong Hitachi tool experience, and proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, and Python. Hyderabad-based opportunity with potential for DR-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years of storage administration experience with Hitachi storage solutions.
• Strong knowledge of storage protocols: FC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB.
• Experience with Hitachi Command Suite, Storage Navigator and replication.
• Hands-on experience with Hitachi E-Series (E590, E790) and VSP 5600 Series.
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash, Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Hitachi storage solutions (VSP, E-Series) for high availability.
• Configure storage protocols: FC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB.
• Use Hitachi Command Suite and Storage Navigator for management and replication.
• Administer HUR replication under 3DC and data protection.
• Support VMware SRM recovery and DR operations for Hitachi storage systems.
• Automate storage tasks with PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• Troubleshoot complex storage issues.

Skills

Storage management

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Disaster recovery planning

VMware SRM

SAN/NAS virtualization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hitachi Command Suite

Storage Navigator

Global-Active Device

Shadow Image

True Copy

VSP 5600 Series

CCI Server

PowerShell

Bash

Python

VMware SRM

Job description

About the job Hitachi Storage Administrator ( Senior Storage Administrator )

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Storage Administrator (m/f/d) to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in storage administration, particularly with Hitachi storage solutions, and will be responsible for managing and optimizing our storage infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Hitachi storage solutions, including Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) Family, Brocade, and CISCO SAN.
• Configure and manage storage protocols such as FC, iSCSI, NFS, and CIFS/SMB.
• Utilize Hitachi Command Suite, Storage Navigator, and replication technologies (Global-Active Device, Shadow Image, True Copy) for storage management.
• Optimize storage solutions offered by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) and ensure efficient operations.
• Administer Hitachi E-Series (E590, E790) and VSP 5600 Series storage systems.
• Perform storage administration and operations through Command Line (CCI Server).
• Configure and manage HUR replication under 3DC setup for Hitachi Systems.
• Provide support for Flash Copy, Clones, and GPFS.
• Manage VMware SRM recovery and disaster recovery operations for Hitachi Storage Systems.
• Implement and manage SAN, NAS, and virtualization technologies.
• Develop and maintain data backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Automate storage tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage issues.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in storage administration, specifically with Hitachi storage solutions.
• Strong knowledge of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB).
• Experience with Hitachi Command Suite, Storage Navigator, and replication technologies.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing storage solutions offered by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS).
• Hands-on experience with Hitachi E-Series (E590, E790) and VSP 5600 Series.
• Experience with configuration and management of HUR replication under 3DC setup.
• Proficiency in SAN, NAS, and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex storage issues