INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT (IT)

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect with strong expertise in NetApp storage and enterprise data-center infrastructure to design, implement and provide technical leadership for storage and infrastructure solutions.

The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of NetApp FAS/AFF, ONTAP, SAN/NAS, SnapMirror, SAN zoning and VMware, along with a broad understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking and data-center technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect enterprise NetApp storage and infrastructure solutions.

Develop high-level and low-level architecture for storage, SAN/NAS, virtualization and data-center environments.

Design solutions for storage migration, provisioning, expansion, upgrades and technology refresh.

Provide technical architecture for NetApp FAS/AFF and ONTAP/Clustered ONTAP environments.

Design and review SAN architecture, zoning and connectivity across Brocade/Cisco MDS environments.

Design and coordinate SnapMirror replication, backup, DR and data migration solutions.

Architect VMware storage integration and ensure appropriate performance, availability and scalability.

Perform capacity planning, performance analysis and infrastructure sizing.

Define infrastructure standards, technology roadmaps and recommended architecture patterns.

Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization.

Work closely with Network, VMware, Application, Security and Operations teams to ensure end-to-end solution integration.

Review technical designs, implementation plans, migration strategies and infrastructure changes.

Provide technical guidance during implementation, testing, migration, deployment and production handover.

Support ONTAP, firmware and storage infrastructure upgrades and ensure minimal business disruption.

Identify and address infrastructure risks related to capacity, performance, availability, scalability and security.

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide technical escalation support for critical/P1 incidents.

Coordinate with technology vendors and partners for solution design, technical validation and issue resolution.

Ensure architecture, configuration, as-built and operational documentation is maintained.

Requirements

Strong experience as an Infrastructure Architect / Storage Architect in enterprise data-center environments.

Strong hands-on knowledge of NetApp FAS/AFF and ONTAP.

Good understanding of SAN, NAS, FC, iSCSI and storage networking.

Experience with SnapMirror, storage migration, replication and DR.

Strong understanding of Brocade and/or Cisco MDS SAN switching and zoning.

Good knowledge of VMware and storage integration.

Experience with enterprise data-center infrastructure, capacity planning and performance management.

Ability to create and review HLD/LLD, architecture diagrams, implementation plans and migration strategies.

Strong troubleshooting, technical analysis and stakeholder communication skills.

Experience working with infrastructure vendors and enterprise technology teams.

NetApp certifications such as NCDA/NCIE would be an advantage.

The company has been built based on the concept of Collaborative Enterprise. We have built the company by working together with our partners to provide the best possible products & service at the lowest possible cost to the customer.

Open and free Knowledge Sharing is the key to our growth. A number of individuals working as a team, and a number of teams together to give birth to new Innovative thoughts..

We are a company which is born to provide long term service, where on-going Innovation leads to continuous improvement in the quality of service and reduction in cost. We bring together the best suited resources, explore the most cost effective solution for a customer and deliver a reliable service.

We want to build a company where everyone is encouraged to think freely and experiment. In our endeavour to Innovate and create better efficiencies. We are committed to create an atmosphere where there is no fear of failure.

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