Brocade SAN Administrator / Hitachi Storage Administrator

Hi5 Consult; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi5 Consult in Singapore is seeking an experienced SAN and Storage Administrator with hands-on expertise in Brocade SAN switches and Hitachi enterprise storage systems to manage SAN infrastructure and ensure high availability.

You will handle zoning, LUN provisioning, storage pools, replication and DR operations, and coordinate with VMware, Windows and Linux teams. The role requires strong troubleshooting and ITIL-based change control in a 24/7 production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAN and enterprise storage administration.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Vendor certifications in Brocade or Hitachi are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer Brocade Fibre Channel SAN switches and fabrics.
• Perform zoning, WWN zoning, aliases, zonesets/configurations.
• Configure ISLs, trunking, and E-ports; monitor fabric health.
• LUN provisioning, host group configuration, and LUN masking/mapping.
• Manage storage pools, RAID groups, and provisioning pools.
• Manage thin provisioning, Dynamic Tiering, and capacity allocation.
• Perform firmware upgrades, backups, and code maintenance.
• Troubleshoot SAN connectivity and fabric issues.
• Coordinate with VMware/Windows/Linux teams for storage activities.
• Ensure ITIL change management and maintain diagrams.

Skills

Brocade SAN

Fabric OS knowledge

Zoning

LUN provisioning

Multipathing

SAN performance monitoring

VMware/Windows/Linux connectivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Diploma in related field

SAN/storage certifications advantage

Tools

Web Tools (Brocade)

Fabric OS CLI

Hitachi Ops Center

Storage Navigator

SANnav

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SAN and Storage Administrator with strong hands-on expertise in Brocade SAN switches and Hitachi enterprise storage systems. The candidate will be responsible for SAN infrastructure management, storage provisioning, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring high availability of mission-critical storage environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Brocade Fibre Channel SAN switches and fabrics.
• Perform zoning activities, including WWN zoning, alias creation, zone configuration, and activation.
• Configure and manage ISLs, trunking, and E-ports.
• Monitor switch health, port utilization, fabric performance, and error counters.
• Perform firmware upgrades, switch configuration backups, and code-level maintenance.
• Troubleshoot SAN connectivity, link failures, CRC errors, congestion, and fabric-related issues.
• Manage Brocade tools such as Web Tools and Fabric OS CLI.
• Perform LUN provisioning, host group configuration, and LUN masking and mapping.
• Configure and manage storage pools, RAID groups, and Dynamic Provisioning pools.
• Manage Thin Provisioning, Dynamic Tiering, and storage capacity allocation.
• Monitor storage performance, utilization, and system health.
• Perform storage replication and disaster recovery operations using TrueCopy and Universal Replicator, where applicable.
• Troubleshoot host-to-storage connectivity and storage performance issues.
• Support storage microcode upgrades, configuration changes, and planned maintenance.

SAN and Storage Operations

• Configure and troubleshoot Fibre Channel connectivity between servers, SAN switches, and storage arrays.
• Coordinate with VMware, Windows, Linux, database, and server teams for storage-related activities.
• Perform incident, problem, and change management according to ITIL processes.
• Maintain SAN topology diagrams, zoning records, storage allocation reports, and operational documentation.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing, business continuity activities, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to security policies, change control procedures, and operational SLAs.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Brocade SAN switches and Fabric OS.
• Hands‑on experience with zoning, aliases, zonesets/configurations, ISLs, and fabric troubleshooting.
• Experience with Hitachi VSP storage administration.
• Knowledge of LUN provisioning, host groups, storage pools, RAID, and thin provisioning.
• Understanding of Fibre Channel, WWPN/WWNN, HBA, multipathing, and SAN architecture.
• Experience with storage replication and disaster recovery concepts.
• Familiarity with SAN monitoring, performance analysis, and capacity management.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux host connectivity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Hitachi Ops Center and Storage Navigator.
• Knowledge of Hitachi TrueCopy and Universal Replicator.
• Experience with Brocade SANnav or other SAN monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and enterprise backup solutions.
• Knowledge of ITIL incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Experience supporting enterprise data centers and 24/7 production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience in SAN and enterprise storage administration.
• Vendor certifications in Brocade networking or Hitachi storage are an advantage.

Experience

Typically, 4–8 years of experience in SAN and enterprise storage administration, depending on the role’s seniority and environment.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to work in a shift-based or on-call support environment.
• Attention to detail and adherence to change management procedures.
• Ability to support critical production infrastructure and meet SLAs.