Data Storage Architect - ITGP

Job Title: Data Storage Architect 
Location: Remote 
Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension) 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced Data Storage Architect for a 6-month remote contract to support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise SAN/NAS storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in storage provisioning, performance tuning, and data protection across diverse environments including virtualized, Windows, and UNIX-based systems. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Architect, design, engineer, and manage enterprise SAN/NAS storage solutions across customer environments. 

• Provision and allocate storage resources to servers (VMware, Windows, UNIX/Linux), including defining RAID levels, LUNs, and volume configurations. 

• Configure and maintain data backup, redundancy, and restoration solutions based on business continuity requirements. 

• Harden and upgrade storage environments to ensure security, availability, and performance. 

• Troubleshoot complex storage issues and perform root cause analysis as needed. 

• Collaborate with infrastructure, virtualization, and application teams to align storage architecture with overall IT strategy. 

• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience architecting and managing SAN/NAS environments in enterprise settings. 

• Proficient with Cisco and Brocade SAN Fabrics. 

• Strong knowledge of EMC SAN/NAS technologies, including Data Domain, Avamar, Isilon, and Dell EMC Power servers. 

• Experience working with storage protocols such as NFS, iSCSI, CIFS, S3, and Fibre Channel (FC). 

• Hands-on experience in storage provisioning and data migration. 

• Familiarity with enterprise backup and recovery tools and best practices. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Industry certifications such as EMCISA, Dell EMC Proven Professional, or equivalent. 

• Experience with cloud-integrated storage and hybrid architectures. 

• Understanding of storage performance tuning and monitoring. 

• Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.