Staff Storage Engineer

Sandisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a seasoned storage engineering professional to design and build solutions for enterprise storage, backups, and data management across global data centers and offices. The role focuses on Dell, NetApp, Nasuni Cloud, and SAN fabric.

Candidates should have Linux/Windows, virtualization, capacity planning, HA, DR, security. You will collaborate with a dispersed team, mentor juniors, and drive risk mitigation while aligning with Sandisk culture.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of NetApp hardware and software experience administering in mission-critical, 24x7 production environments.
• Expert knowledge Dell products (including PowerMax/PowerScale/PowerStore/Unity hardware and software experience).
• Experience with Dell ECS & Google Cloud Storage.
• Experience with Backup tools (NetBackup/others).
• Solid understanding of Network Appliance (NetApp) CDOT operations principles and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of FC, CIFS, NFS, storage monitoring and upgrades of both OS and firmware.
• Experience with All-Flash storage arrays and Nasuni Cloud Appliance is a plus.
• Experience with Brocade Director class switches.

Responsibilities

• Design and Architect cost effective, integrated engineering solutions focused on supporting SanDisk's global storage, backup and data environments.
• Storage exposure and working on diverse portfolio of storage arrays, including Dell/EMC (PowerMax, Unity, PowerScale, PowerStore), NetApp and object storage solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot storage related issues working with cross functional teams.
• Manage SAN Fabric using Brocade Directors & Cisco MDS switches.
• Design, architect & manage backup solutions & strategies for disaster recovery.
• Interact with senior management, business customers and external storage vendors.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management.
• Identify & mitigate technical risks and process inefficiencies.
• Adjust, sort and distinguish priorities.
• Handle multiple tasks and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Meeting deadlines and commitments in an environment that requires multitasking among multiple concurrent projects while also handling interrupts.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.
• Furthers SanDisk Organisational culture and values.

Skills

NetApp expertise

Dell storage (PowerMax/PowerScale/"/"/

Backup technologies

Cloud storage (Nasuni/Google)

Storage networking (FC/NFS/CIFS)

Nasuni Cloud

Brocade/Cisco SAN switches

Tools

NetBackup

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Data Center Management

Company Description

Sandiskunderstands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable todays needs and tomorrows next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandiskmeets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibilityforward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globallyforinnovation, performance and quality.

Sandiskhas two facilities recognized by the World EconomicForum as part of the Global Lighthouse Networkforadvanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthousesforbreakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world movingforward.

Job Description

About the Role :-

We are looking for a seasoned technical storage professional where the candidate will primarily work on design, architect and build solutions for enterprise storage systems and backups in our global data centers and business offices. Storage disciplines should focus on Dell Products, NetApp Products, Nasuni Cloud Appliance as well as SAN Fabric and Backup Solutions (NetBackup primarily). The candidate should possess knowledge of Linux systems, Windows systems & Virtualization (VMware, HyperV) environment.

Candidate must have knowledge around Capacity Planning, Performance Management, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Maintenance. Knowledge for the functions of - Network and Infrastructure Security is desirable. The candidate will collaboratively work within a high performing team within a globally dispersed organization. Prior working experience in a global role is deserved as well as ability to work and function independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities:-

• Design and Architect cost effective, integrated engineering solutions focused on supporting SanDisk's global storage, backup and data environments.
• Storage exposure and working on diverse portfolio of storage arrays, including Dell/EMC (PowerMax, Unity, PowerScale, PowerStore), NetApp and object storage solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot storage related issues working with cross functional teams.
• Manage SAN Fabric using Brocade Directors & Cisco MDS switches.
• Design, architect & manage backup solutions & strategies for disaster recovery.
• Interact with senior management, business customers and external storage vendors.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management.
• Identify & mitigate technical risks and process inefficiencies.
• Adjust, sort and distinguish priorities.
• Handle multiple tasks and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Meeting deadlines and commitments in an environment that requires multitasking among multiple concurrent projects while also handling interrupts.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.
• Furthers SanDisk Organisational culture and values.

Qualifications

Key Technical Skills:-

• Expert knowledge of NetApp hardware and software experience administering in mission-critical, 24x7 production environments.
• Expert knowledge Dell products (including PowerMax/PowerScale/PowerStore/Unity hardware and software experience).
• Experience with Dell ECS & Google Cloud Storage.
• Experience with Backup tools (NetBackup/others).
• Solid understanding of Network Appliance (NetApp) CDOT operations principles and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of FC, CIFS, NFS, storage monitoring and upgrades of both OS and firmware.
• Experience with All-Flash storage arrays and Nasuni Cloud Appliance is a plus.
• Experience with Brocade Director class switches.

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [emailprotected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.