Project Role : Custom Software Engineer

Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Must have skills : Backup and Recovery Systems

Valuable to have skills : NetApp NAS Architecture and Design

Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary

The primary purpose of the Senior Storage & Virtualization Systems Engineer is to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced storage and virtualization solutions that underpin the company's IT infrastructure. This role ensures the highest levels of performance, scalability, and reliability of storage systems and virtual environments. It involves strategic collaboration with cross functional teams to align storage and virtualization strategies with overarching business objectives.

The engineer is responsible for resolving complex technical issues, minimizing downtime, and enhancing system efficiency. Additionally, the position drives continuous improvement by evaluating and integrating cutting-edge technologies.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Operates in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote work with on-site presence to oversee critical infrastructure projects.

Engages in strategic planning sessions and technical workshops to drive innovation and system enhancements.

Collaborates extensively with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units,

to ensure alignment of storage and virtualization strategies with business goals.

Tasks

Lead the design and implementation of scalable storage and virtualization solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future growth.

Optimize existing systems for enhanced performance and reliability, utilizing advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues.

Drive the integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve IT service delivery and infrastructure efficiency.





Professional & Technical Skills:

Storage

Strong knowledge in storage products from Netapp (FAS, AFF and StorageGRID)

Strong knowledge in Pure products (X- and C-Series, Flashblade)

High experience in Troubleshooting these products

Good knowledge in Brocade SAN products and Zoning

Virtualization

Strong knowledge in common VMware products (e.g. ESXi, Aria Operations)

Strong knowledge in Software Defined Network technologies, especially NSX-T

High experience in Troubleshooting these products

Advanced skills in the VMware VCF stack

Backup

Solid knowledge in Commvault Backup solutions

Good knowledge in usual backup procedures like snapshotting and streaming

High experience in Troubleshooting and maintaining complex Commvault environments

Good knowledge in Disaster Recovery and Cyber Resiliency

Cloud

Good knowledge in common hyperscalers, especially AWS

Good knowledge cloud tools, e.g CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Github

Misc

Good knowledge in network protocols and features (e.g. GENEVE, TCP/IP, Routing)

Good knowledge in Javascript, Python and Powershell

Good knowledge in Monitoring and Performance analysis tools and procedures

Good understanding of IT processes and measures, e.g. Change- and Incident Management,

ITSCM

Ability to understand complex environments

Ability to take over responsibility and create ideas how to improve existing services

Mentoring and Technical Leadership

Additional Information

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a preference for advanced certifications in storage and virtualization technologies.

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in designing and managing complex storage and virtualization environments,



with a proven track record of successful project leadership.

Strong expertise in industry-leading storage and virtualization platforms, with the ability to influence and implement strategic IT initiatives.

15 years full time educationAbout Accenture

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