Storage and Backup Engineer

Role & responsibilities

What you will do

• Manage, configure, and maintain Dell EMC Isilon and PowerScale clusters used for scalable file share environments.
• Support Pure Storage FlashArrays for application and MSSQL workloads in a Hyper-V environment.
• Maintain and administer Cisco MDS SAN switches, including zoning and fabric connectivity to EMC SAN (VMAX) arrays for physical host integration.
• Monitor storage health and usage using InsightIQ, Superna Eyeglass (for auditing and DR), and ESRS for proactive alerts and device support.
• Administer SyncIQ policies for FileShare DR replication between DC and DR sites.
• Ensure DFS namespace availability for user access to distributed shares.
• Validate and verify replication integrity and failover readiness.
• Administer and troubleshoot Rubrik backup jobs for on-prem.
• Coordinate restore requests and ensure RPO/RTO compliance.
• Assist in backup scheduling, storage tiering, and archival optimization.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks on Isilon, Pure, and VMAX arrays.
• Provide input to capacity planning reports and monitor metrics to anticipate growth.
• Maintain detailed SOPs and configuration documents.
• Work with DBAs and Application teams for architecture and provisioning requests.
• Support SAN firmware upgrades and assist in array migrations with minimal downtime.

What you will bring

• Strong experience in EMC Isilon & PowerScale, including DR with SyncIQ, and operational monitoring via InsightIQ and Superna Eyeglass.
• Experience managing Pure Storage arrays with solid knowledge of FlashArray operations.
• Working knowledge of Cisco SAN fabrics, including zoning and port diagnostics.
• Competency in Azure administration, especially VM and storage backup management.
• Good understanding of automation/scripting (PowerShell, CLI, or REST APIs).
• Proficiency in DFS, Windows File Services, and Active Directory-integrated permissions.
• Experience with backup & restore workflows using Rubrik or similar tools.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools like Ivanti and CMDB management.

Preferred candidate profile

What we would like to see

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in 24x7 shift rotation and respond to on-call emergencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Infra, DBA, Cloud, App).
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with an emphasis on documentation and root cause analysis.