Pure Storage Architect

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Architect to lead the migration of storage systems from NetApp SolidFire to Pure Storage. This role combines pre-sales advisory support with hands-on execution, requiring deep expertise in storage migrations and optimization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cirrus Migrate Cloud and a proven track record in large-scale enterprise environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, where your contributions will directly impact the success of critical migration projects and enhance operational efficiency. If you are a solutions-oriented professional with a passion for technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Storage Architect in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Expertise in migrating NetApp SolidFire and Pure Storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze migration opportunities and develop strategies for execution.
• Lead end-to-end migration processes with a focus on performance.

Skills

Storage Architecture

NetApp SolidFire

Pure Storage

Cirrus Migrate Cloud

Storage Networking

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Pure Storage Certifications

Tools

Cirrus Data Solutions

Job description

Role: Contract Consultant

Job Title: NetApp & Pure Storage Architect

Location: Remote Work From Home

Duration: TBD but will start part time growing to full time until the migration is completed

Experience: Consultant / Architect Level

Start Date: April 21, 2025

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on IT Architect to assist our client in migrating their current NetApp SolidFire storage environment to PURE Storage using Cirrus Data Solutions' Cirrus Migrate Cloud. The Architect will play a dual role: first, providing pre-sales advisory support to validate the opportunity and scope the migration, and then leading the hands-on execution of the migration.

This role demands deep expertise in storage migrations, real-world experience with Cirrus Migrate Cloud (or comparable tooling), and strong Pure Storage optimization skills.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Sales and Planning Phase

• Engage with the client’s technical teams and leadership to analyze and confirm the migration opportunity.

• Conduct a storage environment assessment to validate Cirrus Migrate Cloud as the appropriate migration tool.

• Provide recommendations on architecture, migration planning, risk mitigation, and timeline estimation.

• Develop a detailed migration strategy, design, and runbook for the project.

Migration Execution Phase

• Lead and execute the end-to-end migration from NetApp SolidFire to Pure Storage using Cirrus Migrate Cloud.

• Maintain hands-on-keyboard ownership throughout the migration process.

• Proactively mitigate, troubleshoot, and remediate any errors, performance issues, or unexpected behaviors during the migration.

• Monitor and report migration status, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure zero/minimal downtime for critical services.

Post-Migration Optimization

• Tune and optimize the Pure Storage environment for maximum performance, reliability, and efficiency.

• Implement best practices for Pure Storage array configuration, workload placement, QoS, and data reduction technologies.

• Deliver comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer to client operations staff.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a Storage Architect with a focus on large-scale enterprise storage environments.

• Deep experience migrating NetApp SolidFire environments.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Pure Storage (FlashArray, FlashBlade experience is a plus).

• Direct experience with Cirrus Data Solutions products, preferably Cirrus Migrate Cloud.

• Expertise in storage networking, block-level migrations, and replication technologies.

• Skilled in troubleshooting storage performance and availability issues.

• Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.

• Ability to create clear, professional technical documentation.

• Comfortable working independently while keeping multiple stakeholders informed.

Qualifications:

• Pure Storage certifications (e.g., PCSA, PCSE) strongly preferred.

• Prior experience with cloud-connected storage migrations.

• Experience tuning Pure Storage features like Purity OS, QoS policies, Data Reduction (compression/deduplication).

Personal Attributes:

• Solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proactive communicator who escalates issues early.

• Strong attention to detail and a drive for delivering high-quality work.

• Collaborative and customer-focused.