Storage Engineer position

Integrated Resources Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Storage Solutions Specialist for a 12-month contract in Charlotte, NC. The role involves leading operations in backup and data protection services, gathering requirements, and maintaining vendor relationships. Candidates should have substantial experience in relevant technologies, operating system environments, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in storage technologies and project leadership.
• Familiarity with NAS, NDMP, and automated processes.
• Hands-on experience with various OS environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Team for backup and data protection services.
• Gather requirements and analyze use cases for technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain service documentation and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Requirements Gathering

Technical Documentation

SQL Backup

Linux

Windows

Tools

NetBackup

Centera

Data Domain

Job description

Duration: 12 Months contract position with possible extension

Responsibilities:

Backup/Archiving: tape, Data Domain, NetBackup, Centera

• OpsCenter experience is a must

• Requirements gathering and use case analysis that results in well documented and traceable business and technical requirements and SLA’s for storage related technologies

• Maintaining an understanding of deployed customer solutions, potential issues, requirements, and service gaps

• Development and maintenance of various solution artifacts including: conceptual and detailed design, configuration guidelines, build books, run books, and service level definitions

• Determining hardware and software components to meet customer's requirements

• Performing proof of concepts for proposed solutions

• Establishing and maintaining vendor relationships with leading technology and solution providers

• Leading Operations Team to implement and continuously improve backup and data protection services

Job Requirements\Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in relevant technologies, including experience leading complex initiatives

• NAS with NDMP experience is desired

• Experience with backup using RMAN, SAP plugins, and other native application backups

• SQL and Exchange server backups using Netbackup

• Understanding of dependent technologies including Cisco UCS and application specific storage requirements such as MS SQL, and EMC VMWare.

• Experience with next generation technologies such as clustered file systems is desired

• Desired is experience in automating processes and software/script development

• Hands on knowledge of key operating system environments including MS Windows, Solaris, HPUX, Red Hat Linux, and VMware

• Experience with Netbackup Appliances is a plus

• Must be able to work well in a changing environment