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Data Storage Architect - ITGP

Data Storage Architect - ITGP

NavitsPartnersTorrance, California, United States
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Job Title : Data Storage Architect

Location : Remote

Contract Duration : 6 Months (with potential extension)

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Data Storage Architect for a 6-month remote contract to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise SAN / NAS storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in storage provisioning, performance tuning, and data protection across diverse environments including virtualized, Windows, and UNIX-based systems.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Architect, design, engineer, and manage enterprise SAN / NAS storage solutions across customer environments.
  • Provision and allocate storage resources to servers (VMware, Windows, UNIX / Linux), including defining RAID levels, LUNs, and volume configurations .
  • Configure and maintain data backup, redundancy, and restoration solutions based on business continuity requirements.
  • Harden and upgrade storage environments to ensure security, availability, and performance .
  • Troubleshoot complex storage issues and perform root cause analysis as needed.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, virtualization, and application teams to align storage architecture with overall IT strategy.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • 5+ years of experience architecting and managing SAN / NAS environments in enterprise settings.
  • Proficient with Cisco and Brocade SAN Fabrics .
  • Strong knowledge of EMC SAN / NAS technologies , including Data Domain, Avamar, Isilon , and Dell EMC Power servers .
  • Experience working with storage protocols such as NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, S3, and Fibre Channel (FC) .
  • Hands-on experience in storage provisioning and data migration.
  • Familiarity with enterprise backup and recovery tools and best practices.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Industry certifications such as EMCISA, Dell EMC Proven Professional , or equivalent.
  • Experience with cloud-integrated storage and hybrid architectures.
  • Understanding of storage performance tuning and monitoring.
  • Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.
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