Sr Dell EMC Storage Engineer

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying Dell EMC storage solutions based on client requirements and industry best practices.
• Installing, configuring, and testing Dell EMC storage hardware and software components.
• Deploying and managing storage protocols such as NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
• Configuring and optimizing SAN Fabric infrastructure, utilizing technologies such as Cisco MDS or Brocade, to provide reliable, scalable, and high-performance connectivity.
• Performing capacity planning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of Dell EMC storage systems.
• Implementing data protection and disaster recovery solutions using Dell EMC SRDF-A, SRDF-S, SRDF-Metro, SRDF-STAR, RecoverPoint, snapshot, clone, and other technologies.
• Facilitating block and file migrations between Dell EMC and non-Dell EMC environments while minimizing downtime and avoiding data loss.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Dell EMC storage solutions into existing IT environments.
• Providing technical guidance and support to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Documenting configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Staying up to date with the latest Dell EMC technologies and certifications to ensure expertise in the field.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, specifically with Dell EMC storage systems.
• Expert level knowledge of Dell EMC storage systems, including PowerMax, PowerStore, PowerVault, PowerScale and Unity.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing storage protocols such as NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
• Expertise in deploying and managing Cisco and Brocade SAN fabric infrastructure. 
• Experience facilitating migrations between Dell EMC and non-Dell EMC storage platforms.
• Familiarity with SRDF-S, SRDF-A, SRDF-Metro SRDF-STAR, RecoverPoint, snapshot and clone replication and data protection technologies.
• Ability to work with both file and block storage configurations.
• Exposure to storage solutions from vendors like Pure Storage and NetApp is advantageous.
• Knowledge of server technologies such as Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, and similar platforms.
• Relevant certifications in Dell EMC storage solutions are highly preferred.
• Exposure to Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge MX and other server technologies is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with storage vendors such as Pure Storage, NetApp, and others is beneficial.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V is helpful.
• Experience with data migration tools such as Dobi, Robocopy, and Cirrus Data Systems is helpful.