Storage Admin Job in Zl Tech

Storage Administrator

Location: Hyderabad, IN

Employment Type: Full-Time

About ZL Tech

ZL Technologies is a nimble company with a large global footprint, providing archiving and data management software solutions to numerous Fortune 500 clients. Our award-winning products address e-discovery, compliance, records management, storage optimization, and data analytics. We combine the power of large-scale enterprise solutions with a personalized, innovative approach to information governance and employee growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Storage Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our storage infrastructure, with a primary focus on Dell Isilon and Dell Unity systems. The ideal candidate will ensure storage systems deliver high performance, availability, and security to support business operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Storage Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Dell Isilon and Dell Unity storage arrays.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and security regularly.
• Perform backups and data replication to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Conduct routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and system updates.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyze storage system performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Manage storage tiering for optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Troubleshooting & Support:

• Provide Level 2/3 support for storage-related incidents.
• Diagnose and resolve storage hardware, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams for cross-functional issue resolution.

Capacity Planning:

• Track storage utilization and forecast future capacity needs.
• Generate capacity planning reports to guide procurement and upgrades.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and enforce storage security policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and best practices.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate documentation on storage configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Produce regular reports on storage health, performance, and incidents.

Vendor Management:

• Interface with Dell and other vendors for technical support, maintenance, and procurement.
• Evaluate and recommend new storage technologies and solutions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Storage Administrator or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with SAN and NAS environments.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of storage technologies, including RAID, deduplication, thin provisioning.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Dell storage arrays.
• Experience with data protection technologies such as snapshots, replication, and backup/recovery.
• Familiarity with storage management tools and software ecosystems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Dell EMC Proven Professional or equivalent certifications.

Equal Opportunity

ZL Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification.