Storage Solutions Engineer

Storage Engineer (HP Storage)

Location : Bangalore

Mode : Hybrid

Shift : Rotational Shift

Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, and manage physical and virtual storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage platforms.
• Provision and manage storage for both on-premises and cloud-based environments to meet organizational needs.
• Monitor storage usage and plan for capacity expansion to prevent shortages.
• Optimize storage space by implementing data deduplication, compression, and tiered storage strategies.
• Monitor and maintain the performance of storage systems, troubleshooting any issues to ensure efficient access and minimal downtime.
• Implement performance tuning strategies to maintain the storage systems' speed and reliability.
• Design and implement robust backup solutions to ensure data integrity and security.
• Ensure proper scheduling and regular execution of backups across all systems.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the backup data lifecycle, including retention policies and periodic testing of restore processes.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure data can be recovered quickly and effectively in case of a system failure.
• Regularly review and update disaster recovery procedures and strategies.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure data protection from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Ensure storage systems meet regulatory and industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and others.
• Maintain detailed documentation and perform audits to verify compliance with relevant regulations.
• Continuously monitor the health, performance, and capacity of storage systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Use storage monitoring tools to identify potential risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Generate regular reports on storage utilization, performance metrics, and system health for management review.
• Document storage configurations, troubleshooting steps, and backup procedures to ensure continuity and best practices.
• Work with other IT teams, such as system administrators, network engineers, and security teams, to ensure smooth integration and performance of storage solutions.
• Provide support and guidance to other teams regarding storage-related issues, backups, and recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with external storage vendors for procurement, support, and troubleshooting of storage hardware or services.

Experience Required :