Storage Administrator (Thiruvananthapuram)

9 - 12 Years - 1 Opening - Trivandrum Role description: Key Responsibilities: - Manage, configure, and monitor enterprise storage systems including NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell, and HP arrays. - Administer SAN infrastructure, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI protocols, zoning, LUN masking, and storage provisioning. - Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions using Commvault, ensuring adherence to data protection policies. - Conduct regular backup validation, restore testing, and troubleshoot backup or storage issues. - Collaborate with IT teams for capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies. - Document storage architectures, procedures, configurations, and incident reports. - Respond to and resolve storage and backup-related incidents and service requests promptly. - Stay updated with the latest trends in storage and backup technologies; recommend improvements or upgrades. - Ensure compliance with security policies and data retention requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise storage administration and backup management. - Hands-on expertise with NetApp, Pure Storage, and HP storage platforms. - Proficient in SAN administration and related technologies (Fibre Channel, iSCSI). - Solid working knowledge of Commvault or similar backup tools. - In-depth understanding of storage protocols, RAID levels, LUN management, and snapshot technologies. - Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software storage issues efficiently. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple IT teams. Technical Skills: - Storage Virtualization - SAN Fabric Management - Enterprise Storage Arrays - Backup & Recovery (Commvault preferred) - Fibre Channel / iSCSI - Storage Protocols & RAID - Documentation & Monitoring Tools Skills: Net App storage, SAN switch About UST: UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked s .