Assoc Manager Infrastructure Operations (Storage Team)

The Storage Lead/Associate Managerr will be responsible for leading the design implementation administration and support of enterprise storage solutions. This role focuses on managing and optimizing Dell EMC storage technologiesincluding ECS PowerScale (Isilon) and EMC Cloud Storageto ensure high availability data integrity performance and scalability across the organization. The ideal candidate will also lead data protection and replication activities leveraging Zerto ViperSRM and other storage management tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Lead day-to-day administration and lifecycle management of Dell EMC storage arrays including ECS PowerScale (Isilon) and Cloud Storage platforms.
• Configure and maintain NFS shares quotas snapshots and access control lists.
• Monitor capacity performance and health using ViperSRM and other enterprise monitoring tools.
• Ensure storage systems are compliant with corporate standards SLAs and security policies.
• Manage Zerto replication and Virtual Protection Groups (VPGs) for critical workloads and Data Protection & Replication.
•  Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies and replication topologies across data centers and cloud environments.
• Validate and test DR readiness periodically to ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with architects and application teams to design scalable storage solutions that meet performance and resilience requirements.
• Evaluate new storage technologies and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing infrastructure.
•  Automate storage provisioning reporting and operational tasks using scripts or management APIs.
• Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting and identify and resolve storage bottlenecks NFS latency issues and replication failures.
• Proactively analyze capacity trends and plan for future expansion.
• Coordinate with vendors (Dell EMC Zerto) for advanced troubleshooting and support cases.
• Serve as the technical lead for the storage team mentoring junior administrators and ensuring consistent operational excellence.
• Work closely with Infrastructure Cloud and Backup teams to align storage strategies with organizational goals.
• Maintain detailed documentation SOPs and architectural diagrams.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 10 years in enterprise storage administration with 3 years in a lead or senior capacity.
•  Dell EMC ECS PowerScale (Isilon) and Cloud Storage.
• NFS SMB Replication Snapshots Quotas.
• ViperSRM for storage monitoring and reporting.
• Zerto replication and VPG management.
• Familiarity with SAN/NAS technologies and data migration best practices.
• Knowledge of automation (Python PowerShell or Ansible) preferred.
• Preferred Certifications:
•  Dell EMC Technical Certifications (e.g. EMCSA EMCTA or PowerScale Specialist).
• Experience integrating on-premises storage with public cloud (AWS Azure or GCP).
• Understanding of data protection compliance and retention policies.
•  Strong communication and documentation skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time