DAP Storage Engineer - - - - - - - - - - - - Key Responsibilities Storage Monitoring HealthPerform regular monitoring of SAN - NAS and VSAN storage arrays using tools like ActiveIQ VROPS ARIA OPERATION OCUM and BlueXP Identify and report anomalies or incidents to Kyndryl and ensure timely resolution Capacity Cost ManagementConduct bi-weekly capacity checks with Kyndryl s Capacity Management team Analyze storage growth days to full metrics and backup statuses Validate RU Resource Usage reports and ORION HENKA values to ensure accurate billing and cost control Project Optimization InitiativesLead and support optimization projects initiated by Architects or Delivery Managers Collaborate with Kyndryl Provider and internal teams to execute storage improvement initiatives Perform deep-dive analysis at the application level to identify high-usage areas and recommend optimizations Auditing ReportingConduct monthly audits to identify waste resources e g orphan disks unused VMs for Virtualization and storage technologies Generate actionable reports using VROPS IDR and other tools Maintain and update weekly tasks in JIRA for visibility and accountability Mainframe Metrology SupportAssist the global mainframe team in preparing monthly metrology reports focusing on the EU region Taskforce Decommissioning ActivitiesMonitor and validate storage associated with VMs during taskforce decommissioning activities Core CompetenciesAccountability Takes full responsibility for the health performance and cost-efficiency of storage systems Ensures timely execution of audits reporting and corrective actions with minimal supervision Analytical Thinking Solid data analysis skills for identifying trends and inefficiencies Communication Clear and effective communication with cross-functional teams and vendors Initiative Proactive approach to identifying and resolving storage-related issues Collaboration Ability to work across teams including Architecture Finance and Vendor Management Technical SkillsTool Proficiency ActiveIQ VROPS ARIA Operation OCUM BlueXP VMware vCenter - Vsphere Excel Power BI Rocket TE Mainframe Display Storage Platforms NetApp - IBM - VSAN Technologies Broadcom VMWARE - VSAN - SAN IBM - NAS NETAPP - HPE Simplivity - DELL VXRAIL Reporting Documentation Experience in generating and interpreting technical reports Experience QualificationsProfessional Experience Minimum 5 years in IT service environments with a focus on managing the storage infrastructure Methodologies Information Lifecycle Management ILM Storage Resource Management SRM Backup Recovery Best Practices 3-2-1 RPO RTO Planning Storage Tiering High Availability DR Design and Cloud Hybrid Storage Architectures Education Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field Certifications Possessing any storage-related certification regardless of vendor or platform is considered an added advantage