Storage Engineer L3

Location: Chennai, India

Department: Cloud Engineering-832000

Job Description: Storage Engineer (SAN) – Level 3

Experience Level: Senior
Role Type: Storage, SAN & Data Protection Engineering
Department: Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Storage Engineer (SAN) – Level 3 with strong expertise in enterprise storage arrays, SAN fabric operations, cloud storage platforms (AWS & Azure), and Level 2 proficiency in Commvault Data Protection. The role involves supporting large-scale hybrid storage environments, ensuring performance, data protection, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Storage Management (On-Prem)

• Lead administration of multi-vendor enterprise storage:
• • Hitachi VSP/HCP
  • NetApp
  • HPE Nimble/Primera/3PAR/MSA
  • Dell EMC
  • Synology NAS
• LUN provisioning, RAID/pool configuration, replication, snapshots, and performance tuning.
• Perform storage migrations, lifecycle upgrades, and expansion planning.

Cloud Storage Administration (AWS & Azure)

AWS Cloud Storage Skills

• Manage and optimize AWS storage services:
• • EBS: Volume creation, performance tuning (GP3/IO2), snapshots, encryption
  • S3: Bucket management, lifecycle rules, replication, versioning
  • EFS: Performance modes, throughput, mounting and integration
  • FSx (Windows, ONTAP): Backup, snapshots, performance troubleshooting
• Monitor cost, utilization, and performance of AWS storage resources.
• Support hybrid storage integration with on-prem SAN and backup infrastructure.

Azure Cloud Storage Skills

• Administer Azure storage resources such as:
• • Azure Storage Accounts: Blobs, Files, Queues, Tables
  • Azure Files: SMB/NFS shares, snapshots, backup policies
  • Azure Managed Disks: Performance tuning, snapshots, encryption
  • Azure NetApp Files (ANF): Volumes, pools, snapshots, replication
• Configure shared storage for Azure VMs and AKS workloads.
• Manage cloud storage security (RBAC, keys, private endpoints).
• Support storage monitoring and optimization through Azure Monitor.

SAN Fabric Administration

• Manage and troubleshoot Brocade & Cisco MDS SAN fabrics.
• Responsibilities include zoning, VSAN configuration, ISL setup, RSCN troubleshooting, and performance diagnostics.
• Lead resolution of complex fabric-level incidents and outages.

Data Protection (Commvault) – Level 2

• Administer and maintain Commvault CommCell (CommServe, MAs, DDB, Libraries).
• Manage backup schedules, storage policies, retention settings, and job monitoring.
• Perform end-to-end restore operations (file, VM, database, application).
• Troubleshoot MA/DDB performance, agent failures, connectivity issues.
• Support cloud library backups (Azure Blob, AWS S3).

Required Technical Skills

On-Prem Storage (Advanced)

• Hitachi VSP/HCP
• NetApp ONTAP
• HPE Nimble, Primera, 3PAR, MSA
• Dell EMC, Synology

Cloud Storage (Intermediate–Advanced)

• AWS Storage: EBS, S3, EFS, FSx, Backup policies
• Azure Storage: ANF, Managed Disks, Storage Accounts, Azure Files

SAN Switching (Expert Level)

• Brocade SAN
• Cisco MDS (NX-OS)
• ISLs, Zoning, Fabric merges, FC protocols

Data Protection (Commvault – Level 2)

• Backup and restore administration
• Policy and SLA management
• Troubleshooting Media Agent, DDB, cloud libraries
• Application-aware backups

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical ability and end-to-end troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Leadership during severity incidents.
• Capable of guiding L1/L2 teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Hitachi, NetApp, Brocade, Cisco, AWS, Azure
• Commvault Certified Professional (CCP)
• ITIL Foundation
• Scripting knowledge (PowerShell/Python/CLI)

About the Company

CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.cbts.com.

OnX is a leading technology solution provider that serves businesses, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across Canada. OnX combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions—including Generative AI, Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, OnX delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients’ transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.onx.com.