Storage Systems Administrator

The System Administrator supports the organization’s core infrastructure with a specialized focus on enterprise storage systems, particularly Net App ONTAP and Azure cloud storage solutions. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and high‑performing storage environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Net App storage arrays, Azure storage services, and general Windows/Linux system administration.

• Manage and maintain Net App ONTAP storage systems, including volumes, aggregates, snapshots, and replication.
• Monitor storage performance, capacity, and health, ensuring optimal availability and reliability.
• Configure and support CIFS/NFS shares, quotas, and access controls.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance for Net App hardware.
• Troubleshoot storage‑related issues across servers, applications, and network paths.
• Administer Azure storage accounts, including Blob, File, and Disk storage.
• Implement and maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies using Azure tools.
• Monitor cloud storage performance, cost, and utilization, recommending optimizations where needed.
• Ensure secure configurations aligned with organizational policies and cloud best practices.
• Provide Tier II/III support for Windows and/or Linux servers, including patching, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity‑related tasks.
• Support virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V) and their integration with storage systems.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and long‑term remediation planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, storage layouts, and operational procedures.
• Monitor storage and system health using approved tools and dashboards.
• Track and report on capacity, performance trends, and storage consumption.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend hardware lifecycle.
• Collaborate with networking, security, and cloud teams to ensure end‑to‑end service reliability.
• Ensure storage environments meet organizational security standards and compliance requirements.
• Implement and maintain encryption, access controls, and secure data handling practices.
• Support audits, inventory reviews, and configuration management activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field.

• Hands‑on experience with Net App ONTAP administration.
• Experience managing Azure storage services (Blob, File, Disk, ANF, or File Sync).
• Strong understanding of storage protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI).
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper‑V).
• Ability to troubleshoot across storage, OS, network, and application layers.

• Net App certifications (NCDA, NCIE).
• Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, or similar).
• Experience with backup and DR platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup).
• Scripting experience (Power Shell, Python) for automation.
• Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and hybrid storage architectures.