Overview
Skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and monitor storage environments using EMC ViPR SRM (Storage Resource Management) tools for alerting, reporting, and capacity planning.
Manage a diverse portfolio of storage arrays such as VNX, VMAX, Isilon, VPLEX and SAN/NAS infrastructure across platforms.
Implement performance optimization and scalability measures, including maintenance tasks like firmware upgrades and patching with minimal disruption.
Design and generate comprehensive dashboards, chargeback reporting, and trend analytics for capacity and utilization tracking.
Facilitate integration of EMC ViPR with virtualization stacks and management interfaces via REST APIs and tools like VMware, OpenStack, or Hyper-V.
Troubleshoot ViPR SRM, array connectivity, data collection issues, and escalate hardware or software problems as needed.
Maintain accurate storage documentation, inventories, and standard operating procedures in line with company or audit requirements.
Required Skills
Hands-on experience with Dell EMC storage systems: VNX, VMAX, Isilon, VPLEX, XtremIO, Unity, PowerMax, PowerScale.
In-depth knowledge of SAN/NAS administration, including zoning, LUN masking, provisioning, and protocols like Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS/SMB.
Proficient in Storage Resource Management tools like EMC ViPR SRM, SRM Workbench, Solutions Enabler, Unisphere, Control Center.
Strong knowledge of data protection, replication, and backup technologies such as RecoverPoint, Avamar, Data Domain, Networker, SRDF, snapshots, and cloning.
Skilled in automating tasks, scripting via Shell, Perl, Python, or PowerShell for reporting and operations.
Understanding of virtual environments and integration with platforms like VMware, OpenStack, and Hyper-V.