Storage Engineer

Storage Engineer

What is in it for you?

• Permanent role
• Opportunity to work with a leading industry player
• Multilple locations (Ballart, Canberra, Melbourne)

What we need from you / What our client requires

• Storage Operations and Administration
• HPE, Cisco, Brocade SAN fabrics, Hitachi, HP storage, Nutanix, NetBackup, and HP tape libraries.
• NV1 security clearance

About our client:

Our client is a global leader in the sector, positioned at the forefront of service delivery in Australia. Supporting millions of citizens, the organization is central to the nation's mission to become a world leader in digital public services.

Role:

Storage Engineer will take on a key role in designing, implementing, and managing storage infrastructure. With 4-5 years of experience, you will lead initiatives to optimize storage performance, ensure high availability, and contribute to strategic planning. Additionally, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them develop their skills while ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Setup and Strategy:

• Lead the assessment, design, and implementation of on-premises storage solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the documentation and review of existing storage systems, identifying areas for improvement and scalability.
• Develop and maintain storage operations documentation, including System Understanding Documents (SUDs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Drive service go-live readiness, ensuring alignment with strategic service plans and schedules.

Storage Operations and Administration:

• Monitor and optimize storage systems for health, performance, and availability.
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of storage-related incidents in both production and non-production environments, minimizing downtime.
• Oversee storage capacity management, patching, provisioning, and maintenance to support business continuity.
• Handle escalated storage-related problem tickets and ensure efficient backlog management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate storage solutions into broader infrastructure initiatives.

Experience:

• 4-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on on-premises storage, SAN, NAS, or backup solutions.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Leadership Qualities: Experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading small teams or initiatives.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in HPE, Cisco, Brocade SAN fabrics, Hitachi, HP storage, Nutanix, NetBackup, and HP tape libraries.
• Strong knowledge of storage provisioning, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud storage solutions and integration with public cloud platforms.
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for storage management

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Preetika on +61 28028 3141 OR [email protected]

Joining Akkodis Benefits

• Weekly or Monthly Pay
• No payrolling processing fees
• Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
• Associate gatherings events
• AKKODIS SME meet ups/information sessions
• EAP Support Program
• Dedicated Account Management support team

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