Storage and Backup Engineer

Role & responsibilities Manage, configure, and maintain Dell EMC Isilon and PowerScale clusters used for scalable file share environments. Support Pure Storage FlashArrays for application and MSSQL workloads in a HyperV environment. Maintain and administer Cisco MDS SAN switches, including zoning and fabric connectivity to EMC SAN (VMAX) arrays for physical host integration. Monitor storage health and usage using InsightIQ, Superna Eyeglass (for auditing and DR), and ESRS for proactive alerts and device support. Administer SyncIQ policies for FileShare DR replication between DC and DR sites. Ensure DFS namespace availability for user access to distributed shares. Validate and verify replication integrity and failover readiness. Administer and troubleshoot Rubrik backup jobs for onprem. Coordinate restore requests and ensure RPO/RTO compliance. Assist in backup scheduling, storage tiering, and archival optimization. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks on Isilon, Pure, and VMAX arrays. Provide input to capacity planning reports and monitor metrics to anticipate growth. Maintain detailed SOPs and configuration documents. Work with DBAs and Application teams for architecture and provisioning requests. Support SAN firmware upgrades and assist in array migrations with minimal downtime. What you will bring Strong experience in EMC Isilon & PowerScale, including DR with SyncIQ, and operational monitoring via InsightIQ and Superna Eyeglass. Experience managing Pure Storage arrays with solid knowledge of FlashArray operations. Working knowledge of Cisco SAN fabrics, including zoning and port diagnostics. Competency in Azure administration, especially VM and storage backup management. Good understanding of automation/scripting (PowerShell, CLI, or REST APIs). Proficiency in DFS, Windows File Services, and Active Directoryintegrated permissions. Experience with backup & restore workflows using Rubrik or similar tools. Familiarity with ITSM tools like Ivanti and CMDB management. Preferred candidate profile What we would like to see Strong verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to work in 24x7 shift rotation and respond to oncall emergencies. Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams (Infra, DBA, Cloud, App). Proactive and detailoriented mindset with an emphasis on documentation and root cause analysis. Role & responsibilities Manage, configure, and maintain Dell EMC Isilon and PowerScale clusters used for scalable file share environments. Support Pure Storage FlashArrays for application and MSSQL workloads in a HyperV environment. Maintain and administer Cisco MDS SAN switches, including zoning and fabric connectivity to EMC SAN (VMAX) arrays for physical host integration. Monitor storage health and usage using InsightIQ, Superna Eyeglass (for auditing and DR), and ESRS for proactive alerts and device support. Administer SyncIQ policies for FileShare DR replication between DC and DR sites. Ensure DFS namespace availability for user access to distributed shares. Validate and verify replication integrity and failover readiness. Administer and troubleshoot Rubrik backup jobs for onprem. Coordinate restore requests and ensure RPO/RTO compliance. Assist in backup scheduling, storage tiering, and archival optimization. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks on Isilon, Pure, and VMAX arrays. Provide input to capacity planning reports and monitor metrics to anticipate growth. Maintain detailed SOPs and configuration documents. Work with DBAs and Application teams for architecture and provisioning requests. Support SAN firmware upgrades and assist in array migrations with minimal downtime. What you will bring Strong experience in EMC Isilon & PowerScale, including DR with SyncIQ, and operational monitoring via InsightIQ and Superna Eyeglass. Experience managing Pure Storage arrays with solid knowledge of FlashArray operations. Working knowledge of Cisco SAN fabrics, including zoning and port diagnostics. Competency in Azure administration, especially VM and storage backup management. Good understanding of automation/scripting (PowerShell, CLI, or REST APIs). Proficiency in DFS, Windows File Services, and Active Directoryintegrated permissions. Experience with backup & restore workflows using Rubrik or similar tools. Familiarity with ITSM tools like Ivanti and CMDB management. Preferred candidate profile What we would like to see Strong verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to work in 24x7 shift rotation and respond to oncall emergencies. Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams (Infra, DBA, Cloud, App). Proactive and detailoriented mindset with an emphasis on documentation and root cause analysis.