Senior Storage Engineer

Job Reference: 31498-Senior storage engineer
Company: RecruitArab - recruiter
Industry: Education
Job Title: Senior Storage Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Type: Full-time

Industry: Education

Closing Date: 2024-09-13

Email for Applications: apply@emiratesrecruiter.com

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team in the education sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in storage solutions, cloud services, and data management, with a specific focus on supporting educational initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker who can design, implement, and manage storage systems that enhance our educational infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Storage System Design and Implementation:
- Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure storage solutions tailored to meet the needs of the education sector.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate storage technologies and architectures based on organizational requirements.

2. Data Management:
- Develop and enforce data management policies, ensuring data integrity, availability, and security.
- Monitor and optimize storage performance, capacity planning, and resource allocation.

3. Cloud Storage Solutions:
- Design and implement cloud-based storage solutions and hybrid models to support educational applications and workloads.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate cloud storage solutions with existing infrastructure.

4. Backup and Disaster Recovery:
- Establish and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data resilience and business continuity.
- Conduct regular testing of backup systems and disaster recovery procedures.

5. Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor storage systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability, addressing any issues proactively.
- Troubleshoot storage-related issues and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime.

6. Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with academic and administrative departments to understand their storage needs and provide technical support.
- Provide training and guidance to junior engineers and other staff on storage best practices and technologies.

7. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of storage infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare and present reports on storage performance, capacity usage, and improvement initiatives to management.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in storage engineering, data management, or related roles, preferably within the education sector.
- Strong knowledge of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, DAS) and protocols (iSCSI, NFS, CIFS).
- Experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Familiarity with backup and recovery technologies and best practices.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline storage operations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., VMware Certified Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, NetApp Certified Data Administrator).
- Experience working in educational institutions or organizations focused on academic excellence.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- The chance to contribute to transformative educational initiatives.

If you are a proactive and experienced Senior Storage Engineer looking to make a difference in the education sector, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and cover letter to apply@emiratesrecruiter.com by 2024-09-13.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in education!


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