Storage Engineer

Role: Storage EngineerLocation: Frisco, TX or Morrisville, NC or in Melbourne, FLJob type: Fulltime

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Job Description Design and optimize backup and storage architectures to align with business requirements.Assess current and future needs, ensuring storage and backup solutions are scalable and flexible.Standardize solution designs and document best practices.Storage Management: Map application and business needs to the correct storage solutions.Manage and optimize the storage systems like NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE, etc., for central storage & for critical applications.Evaluate and implement additional storage solutions as business needs evolve.Work with different types of storage (eg Block, NAS and Object for scalable and distributed data needs.Knowledge on software-defined storage solutions for flexibility and cost efficiency.Provide solutions to optimize costs and scalability for Hybrid cloud storage.Ensure performance, availability, and disaster recovery capabilities meet enterprise standards.Backup & Recovery Strategy: Develop a comprehensive vision for backup and recovery strategies.Oversee the management and enhancement of the backup platform.Ensure backup policies align with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.Evaluate and implement new backup solutions to meet evolving business demands.Security & Compliance:Ensure storage and backup solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.Implement robust data protection and encryption measures.Support audits and risk assessments related to data storage and backup.
Key Responsibilities Adhere to quality standards, regulatory requirements and company policiesExpertise in IT Infrastructure using ITIL Process (Incident, Service Request, Change, Problem)Should manage architect tasks and adhere to ITIL and major incident processEnsure positive customer experience and maintain customer satisfaction by the way of quality on day to day tasksResponsible for building and maintaining test environment, perform Testing/Auditing/processes as required from time to timeEnsure project deliverables within quality standards and timelineStrong knowledge on Hardware concepts and technologies such as compute nodes, servers, network, and basic storage system infrastructuresStrong knowledge on ethernet and TCP/IP networking (e.g. switch management, VLANs, IP addressing and routing)Deep understanding of data storage protocols, including iSCSI, NFS, and SMBProficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of storage tasksExperience with monitoring tools for storage performance and capacity managementLead the design and implementation of storage architectures, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliabilityEstablish best practices for data management, backup, and disaster recovery across storage platformsProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Skills/Certification: Good working knowledge on MS Office (excel, powerpoint, word, onenotes)Should have a Enterprise customer handling skillsAble to handle unforeseen situations & high level of acceptanceCan drive HCL’s value and its methodologyUnderstanding datacenter environment and Infrastructure componentsWorking knowledge on any ticket tools like Remedy / ServiceNowCapable of training the team member and colleagueShould be familiar with ITIL processesExperience with storage build, installation, migration and upgrades
DisclaimerHCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation. xzbcwsv
Compensation and BenefitsA candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year