Storage Solutions Architect
Hybrid
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Freelance
21-03-2025
Job Specifications
Role: SAN Solution Architect
Contract: Subcon-12 months/FTE
Location: Sheffield
Work Model-(Hybrid -2 days)
A prominent global technology client is looking for a SAN Engineer. The ideal candidate will have expertise in DELL PURE, Cisco Brocade, HPE technologies, AWS, Azure, EMC Storage, VMware VxRail, and Windows Server. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and managing SAN solutions, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and robust disaster recovery for mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and manage SAN solutions with a focus on DELL PURE, Cisco Brocade, and HPE technologies
Design and implement scalable, high-availability SAN environments to support business applications and disaster recovery solutions
Perform regular SAN maintenance updates and patches to ensure optimal performance and security
Monitor SAN performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and data loss
Manage SAN capacity planning and performance tuning
Provide advanced technical support for SAN-related issues, including root cause analysis and resolution
Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate SAN solutions with network, server, and application infrastructures
Develop and maintain detailed documentation of SAN configurations, procedures, and policies
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Essential Skills:
AWS Infra Services, Azure Infra Services, Dell EMC PowerScale -Storage-Administration, Dell PPDM, EMC Storage, RedHat Linux Administrator, VMware-VxRail-HCI-Administration, Windows Server and expertise in Dell, Pure, or HPE storage technologies.
If you have the relevant experience and skills and are interested in contributing to a high-impact project, please apply.
About the Company
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains. Our talent solutions allow you to seamlessly scale your team while connecting you with skilled professionals around the world who align with your chosen technologies. Our focus lies in managed solutions, and we empower businesses to move at speed and achieve goals efficiently. We support four service lines including customer experie... Know more
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