Netapp Storage Engineer

SHI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SHI is seeking an experienced NetApp Storage Installation Engineer to plan, deploy, and support enterprise storage and backup technology in Bangalore (Field Support). You will install, configure, and upgrade NetApp systems, validate ONTAP environments, and integrate with SAN/NAS architectures while coordinating with customers to meet SLAs.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on NetApp experience, strong ONTAP skills, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade NetApp storage systems (AFF, FAS, E Series).
• Validate NetApp ONTAP environments (Data ONTAP/SANtricity).
• Integrate storage with SAN/NAS (iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB).
• Document installations, network diagrams, and configuration guides.
• Coordinate with customers to meet installation timelines and SLAs.
• Troubleshoot installation and configuration issues; liaise with NetApp Support.

Skills

NetApp storage

ONTAP CLI

System Manager

Networking

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Active IQ

Config Advisor

AutoSupport

Unified Manager

Job description

Greetings!!!

We are seeking a NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer to plan, deploy, and support Storage & Backup Technology. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in deploying NetApp ONTAP/E Series based systems, performing hardware and software installations, and ensuring high‑availability configurations in enterprise environments.

Job Location: Bangalore (Field Support)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, configuration, and upgrade of NetApp storage systems (AFF, FAS, E Series, etc.).
• Implement and validate NetApp ONTAP environments (Data ONTAP/SANtricity).
• Integrate NetApp storage with SAN/NAS architectures and protocols (iSCSI, FC, NFS, CIFS/SMB).
• Conduct site audits, rack/stack hardware, and perform end‑to‑end validation and handover.
• Troubleshoot installation and configuration issues, coordinating with NetApp Support as needed.
• Backup software installation & configuration with Veeam, NetVault, etc.
• Backup immutable storage & Air‑Gap understanding.
• Document installation activities, network diagrams, and configuration guides.
• SAN switch installation & configuration.
• Zoning, SAN switch interconnect, performance & troubleshooting firmware upgrades.
• Best practices for zoning, LUN provisioning, snapshot configuration, and data protection. Snapmirrored configuration.
• Work with project managers and end customers to meet installation timelines and SLAs.
• Understanding of software‑defined storage.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience with NetApp storage installations.
• Strong understanding of ONTAP CLI and System Manager.
• Familiarity with networking (Ethernet, FC SAN switches like Cisco/Brocade).
• Experience with tools such as Active IQ, Config Advisor, AutoSupport, Unified Manager, etc.
• Knowledge of VMware integration with NetApp storage is an add‑on.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Travel to customers’ remote sites (if required).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Snap Mirror, Snap Vault, FlexClone, DC‑DR replication, backup software.
• Knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Familiarity with backup software (e.g., Commvault, Veeam, NetBackup, NetVault) with NetApp & other OEMs.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud storage (CVO, AWS FSx for ONTAP, etc.).