NetApp SME

Position: NetApp Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: 90% Remote / 10% Onsite (The resource may need to travel to the office every once in a while)

Duration: 2.5+ months (with 6 additional months)

Client: NETAPP

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled NetApp Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in NetApp storage solutions, including Azure NetApp Files, SAN, NAS platforms, and NetApp Metro Cluster solutions. As a technical authority, you will design, implement, and support storage infrastructure while providing guidance on best practices, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring other team members on NetApp technologies.

Required Skills:

• ONTAP/Cluster expert to consult
• FC SAN architecture (troubleshooting port issues)
• MSFT Active Directory knowledge (for SOC compliance)
• Migration knowledge (not doing the work, but being a trusted partner while migration occurs)
• A plus : Knowledge of Dell Networker as a backup solution
• Cloud
• Azure
• NAS/SAN
• Support
• MetroCluster FC

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and deploy NetApp storage solutions tailored to business needs, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and data migration.
• Manage and optimize ONTAP-based environments (AFF, FAS, Cloud Volumes), leveraging features such as snapshots, replication, and data protection.
• Implement and advise on FlexCache strategies to enhance performance and data locality.
• Deploy and manage Azure NetApp Files, including networking, security, and integration with Azure services (vNET, IAM).
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, security, and operational issues in hybrid and cloud storage environments.
• Utilize NetApp BlueXP for centralized management and orchestration of Azure NetApp Files, Cloud Volumes ONTAP, and other NetApp platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of storage solutions with business and technical objectives.
• Utilize NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights for environment monitoring and reporting.
• Design, implement, and manage NetApp Metro Cluster environments.

Technical Expertise:

ONTAP & NetApp Ecosystem:

• Deep knowledge of ONTAP, AFF, FAS, Cloud Volumes, and data protection features.
• Experience with FlexCache design and implementation.
• Proficiency in performance optimization and workload analysis.

Azure NetApp Files:

• Expertise in Azure NetApp Files architecture, deployment, and tuning.

·        Expertise in Cloud Volumes ONTAP for Azure architecture, deployment, and tuning.

·        Integration with Azure services and automation of storage provisioning.

·        Data migration strategies between on-prem and cloud environments.

·        Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to Azure NetApp Files deployments, including performance bottlenecks, security concerns, and operational problems.

NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights (formerly Cloud Insights):

• Use of DII for infrastructure monitoring, anomaly detection, and capacity planning.
• Experience with SAN Analyzer and other tools for block workload analysis.
• Ability to translate infrastructure metrics into actionable business intelligence.
• Familiarity with using Data Infrastructure Insights to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize storage resources, both on-premises and in the cloud.

NetApp Metro Cluster:

• Design, implement, and manage NetApp Metro Cluster environments.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for critical data storage systems.
• Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to NetApp Metro Cluster systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to NetApp Metro Cluster configurations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of NetApp solutions.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for NetApp Metro Cluster management.