Brocade SAN Administrator / Hitachi Storage Administrator

HI5 ELITE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HI5 ELITE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced SAN and Storage Administrator to manage Brocade SAN fabric, Hitachi VSP arrays, and related storage services.

You will provision LUNs, configure host groups, monitor performance, and ensure high availability for mission‑critical environments. The role requires hands‑on SAN expertise, strong cross‑functional collaboration with VMware/Windows/Linux teams, and a focus on incident, change, and problem management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science or related field.
• Relevant SAN and enterprise storage administration experience.
• Vendor certifications in Brocade networking or Hitachi storage are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer Brocade Fibre Channel SAN switches and fabrics.
• Perform zoning, including WWN zoning, aliases, zonesets and activation.
• Configure and manage ISLs, trunking, and E-ports; monitor fabric performance.
• Administer Hitachi VSP storage systems; perform LUN provisioning and host group config.
• Configure storage pools, RAID groups, dynamic provisioning, and thin provisioning.
• Monitor storage performance, capacity, and health; perform DR activities with TrueCopy/Universal Replicator.
• Coordinate with VMware, Windows, Linux teams for storage-related tasks.
• Maintain SAN topology diagrams, zoning records, and runbooks; support changes and SLAs.

Skills

Brocade SAN switches

Fabric OS

Zoning & WWN

Hitachi VSP storage

LUN provisioning

Host groups & masking

HBA multipathing

SAN monitoring

VMware/Windows/Linux connectivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Web Tools

Fabric OS CLI

Hitachi Storage tools

TrueCopy/Universal Replicator

Job description

JobSummary

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

Brocade SAN Administration

• 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.

Hitachi Storage Administration

• Administer Hitachi enterprise storage systems, including VSP (Virtual Storage Platform) arrays.
• 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.

Key Competencies

• 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.