We are seeking an experienced Storage Administrator to manage and support enterprise storage systems and backup solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SAN infrastructure, storage virtualization, and backup technologies, especially with Commvault. This role demands proactive system monitoring, performance optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure data availability, integrity, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage, configure, and monitor enterprise storage systems including NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell, and HP arrays.

Administer SAN infrastructure, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI protocols, zoning, LUN masking, and storage provisioning.

Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions using Commvault, ensuring adherence to data protection policies.

Conduct regular backup validation, restore testing, and troubleshoot backup or storage issues.

Collaborate with IT teams for capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies.

Document storage architectures, procedures, configurations, and incident reports.

Respond to and resolve storage and backup-related incidents and service requests promptly.

Stay updated with the latest trends in storage and backup technologies; recommend improvements or upgrades.

Ensure compliance with security policies and data retention requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise storage administration and backup management.

Hands-on expertise with NetApp, Pure Storage, and HP storage platforms.

Proficient in SAN administration and related technologies (Fibre Channel, iSCSI).

Strong working knowledge of Commvault or similar backup tools.

In-depth understanding of storage protocols, RAID levels, LUN management, and snapshot technologies.

Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software storage issues efficiently.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple IT teams.

Technical Skills:

Storage Virtualization

SAN Fabric Management

Enterprise Storage Arrays

Backup & Recovery (Commvault preferred)

Fibre Channel / iSCSI

Storage Protocols & RAID

Documentation & Monitoring Tools