- Minimum 8+ years of relevant IT work experience in managing and configuring enterprise Storage and Backup environments and related services in a complex heterogenous environment
- Extensive hands-on experience in the administration and troubleshooting of block and file storage systems across multiple vendor platforms (e.g., NetApp, Dell PowerStore, Dell ECS systems)
- Excellent knowledge in the installation and administration of Enterprise Backup systems
(e.g., DELL Avamar, PPDM, Data Domain, Veeam B&R; and other market leaders in backup solutions)
- Expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for storage and backup infrastructures.
- Solid understanding and knowledge of storage technologies (Cisco/Brocade Fabric switches, VSANs,
WWPNs, NPIV, multipathing, Fibre channel, iSCSI)
- Strong understanding of data protection, disaster recovery, and best practices in backup and storage management.
- Good understanding and knowledge of networking technologies
- Working Experience in shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Customer-centric approach to delivery and problem solving
- Good knowledge of ITIL service management methodology