Storage/backup Administrator (Thiruvananthapuram)

3 - 5 Years - 3 Openings - Trivandrum Role description: Experience: - 4-7 years of experience in the IT industry, including Backup and Storage administration. Technical Expertise: - Backup Technology: - Design, administration, and implementation of backup products including Hitachi, NetApp, Veritas NetBackup, and EMC Networker. - Experience managing disk-based backup storage devices such as Hitachi, NetApp, EMC Data Domain, and Symantec NetBackup appliances. - Expertise in setting up duplication/replication through Storage Lifecycle Policies. - Storage Administration: - Administration, migration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of EMC Storage Arrays (VMAX, VNX 7500/5700/5500/5300, Isilon, Clariion CX-4/CX-3, CX 700/600/500). - Proficient in administering Fabric Switches using CLI and Connectrix Manager. - Hands-on experience with NetApp SAN and NAS technologies. - Managing and monitoring NetApp 7-mode and cluster-mode systems. - Troubleshooting performance issues on filers by collecting Core Dumps and Perfstats. - Operations & Maintenance: - Ensure SAN infrastructure services and operations are delivered consistently and are in compliance with SLAs. - Coordinate necessary storage and backup infrastructure maintenance with vendors and customers according to best practices and SLAs. - Manage SAN implementations and operational duties with a focus on productivity, cost control, and ensuring data availability and integrity. Documentation & Process Improvement: - Draft processes and procedures for both documented and undocumented backup software and hardware troubleshooting guides. - Conduct regular audits of backup and storage configurations to maintain service quality. Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: - Expertise in quickly troubleshooting day-to-day SAN/Storage and Backup-related issues. - Self-motivated, quick learner with the ability to adapt to current technologies and third-party products. Collaboration & Communication: - Strong interpersonal and communicati .