Storage Architect

Storage Architect

• 7+ years of experience in Storage Architecture and Solution Design.
• Design and implement enterprise storage solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Develop HLDs, LLDs, architecture documents, and implementation plans.
• Strong expertise in SAN, NAS, Object Storage, replication, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax, PowerStore, Unity, VMAX.
• Strong knowledge of NetApp ONTAP, HPE 3PAR/Primera, and IBM Storage.
• Expertise in Fibre Channel, iSCSI, zoning, LUN masking, and multipathing.
• Experience in large-scale storage migration, modernization, consolidation, and transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of migration planning, capacity planning, forecasting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with VMware and enterprise virtualization platforms.
• Knowledge of NetBackup, Commvault, or Veeam backup technologies.
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud storage, with GCP Storage being mandatory.
• Experience with hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud storage architecture.
• Knowledge of storage security, compliance, data protection, and governance.
• Strong understanding of Architecture Patterns and Styles.
• Experience in TCO evaluation and solution cost analysis.
• Develop storage automation using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or Shell scripting.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, POCs, technical workshops, and solution presentations.
• Strong customer-facing, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
• Exposure to ITIL and Service Management processes is preferred.
• Relevant Dell EMC, NetApp, IBM, HPE, AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications are an added advantage.