We are looking for a highly skilled Storage Engineer/Project Manager to lead a critical data migration project. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a data migration strategy, moving from our legacy DELL Unity infrastructure to a modern NASUNI/Azure-based environment. This role involves both high-level architectural planning and hands-on technical execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Manage the migration project end-to-end, including planning, execution, and user cutover coordination.
- Architectural Design: Define the target storage architecture and ensure seamless integration with the existing IT environment.
- Data Migration Execution: Design, test, and implement robust data migration scripts to facilitate the move from DELL Unity to NASUNI.
- Infrastructure Management: Oversee the migration process while maintaining data integrity, ACL/NTFS permissions, and SMB share accessibility.
- Archiving & Lifecycle Management: Participate in a Proof of Concept (POC) to implement and optimize data archiving and lifecycle management policies on the NASUNI platform.
- Stakeholder Communication:
Manage the transition for end-users, ensuring minimal disruption during the cutover process.
Required Skills
- Network Storage: Expert knowledge of SMB/CIFS protocols.
- Infrastructure Services: Solid experience with DFS (Standalone & AD-integrated).
- Access Control: Mastery of NTFS permissions and ACL management.
- Automation: Proficient in scripting for data migration (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar automation tools).
- Experience: Proven track record in managing data migration projects between disparate storage systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- NASUNI Expertise: In-depth knowledge of NASUNI and its integration with Azure is highly desirable.
- Lifecycle Management: Experience with data tiering and lifecycle management strategies (moving data between storage tiers/supports).
Soft Skills
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously while coordinating with broader IT teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in handling complex migration scenarios