Data Storage Architect

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Data Storage Architect

Houston Texas(Part time- 0-20 Hours/Week)

The Storage and Backup Architect is responsible for assessing the storage, data management and data protection needs of the business. Based on these assessments, this position will work cross functionally within the cloud architecture team to recommend, and design a go forward architect which addresses currently identified challenges and supports future needs and business objectives for the Managed Services Organization. This position reports to the Cloud Architecture team within the Infrastructure Services organization. As, such this person should also have a working knowledge of cloud and multi-tenant datacenter constructs. This individual may also act as a liaison to other departments, representing the cloud team on all technical matters related to storage management. This position requires a background in storage and backup solutions as well as some NetApps and SAN management experience, with a demonstrated ability to design and architect complex solution around the data storage, data management and data protection needs of a broad and diverse set of applications and business systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. A strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting disk- and tape-based storage infrastructures is required. A strong background in cloud technologies and the service provider industry is also highly desired.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assess the storage and backup solutions in use within the core Managed Services Infrastructure

Identify the data storage, management, protection and disaster recover requirements of the various applications and business systems in use across the core shared infrastructure

Evaluate any identified challenges and future needs of these applications and systems in order to recommend and architect needed remediations and potential new storage and backup systems

Ability to apply knowledge of SAN, NAS, NetBackup and Object Storage technologies to the needs of the Manages Services business.

Ability to apply knowledge of SAN fabric architecture and sound technology architecture principles to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions, including zoning, tape drives, tape libraries, disk storage, virtual tape libraries, storage mirroring and deduplication.

Network knowledge, including bandwidth, NIC configuration, CIFS, NFS, and NDMP is required.

Operating systems knowledge, including Windows and Linux, is required. AIX and Solaris knowledge would be a plus.

New technology awareness and research skills are necessary.

Ability to work on project teams, delivering on key project milestones, and communicating effectively with a wide variety of people.

Participation in Disaster Recovery infrastructure planning, building, and testing.

Experience with large storage environments (6PB+).

Experience in performance, tuning and capacity planning is required; as is experience with proactive monitoring and automation.

Backup Architect Mandatory Skills, with strong domain exposure on-NetApp NAS, Hitachi SAN, NetBackup

High organizational skills

Ability to handle multi-tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to work efficiently and productively without direction or guidance

Capable of exercising extreme discretion and independent judgment

Ability to handle extremely confidential information in a professional manner

Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence

MS Office skills especially word and excel

Experience in performance, tuning, and capacity planning

Experience with proactive monitoring and automation

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