- Solid expertise in Hitachi VSP, Ops Center, RAIDCOM, Command Suite and remote replication technologies (TrueCopy, Universal Replicator, ThinImage and ShadowImage).
- Advanced knowledge of storage performance analysis, capacity planning and SAN management, including Brocade/Cisco Director-class switches.
- Hands-on experience in day-to-day Hitachi SAN/storage administration, DR planning and testing.
- Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell and Python.
- Knowledge of SAN/NAS design and Linux/Windows file systems (NFS/CIFS) would be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and technical documentation.
- Strong customer-facing communication and coordination skills.
- Hitachi Vantara certifications would be preferred.