Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NetApp is seeking a highly skilled NetApp Subject Matter Expert to serve as a full-time resident consultant supporting a major enterprise client in a primarily remote capacity. The role involves architecting and deploying NetApp storage solutions, managing ONTAP environments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal storage solutions.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy NetApp storage solutions tailored to business needs, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and data migration
- Manage and optimize ONTAP-based environments (AFF, FAS, Cloud Volumes), leveraging features such as snapshots, replication, and data protection
- Implement and advise on FlexCache strategies to enhance performance and data locality
- Deploy and manage Azure NetApp Files, including networking, security, and integration with Azure services such as vNET and IAM
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance, security, and operational issues in hybrid and cloud storage environments
- Utilize NetApp BlueXP for centralized management and orchestration of Azure NetApp Files, Cloud Volumes ONTAP, and other NetApp platforms
- Leverage NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights for environment monitoring, anomaly detection, capacity planning, and reporting
- Use SAN Analyzer and other tools for block workload analysis and translate infrastructure metrics into actionable business intelligence
- Design, implement, and manage NetApp MetroCluster environments to ensure high availability and disaster recovery for critical data storage systems
- Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to NetApp MetroCluster systems and troubleshoot configuration-related issues
- Develop and execute data migration strategies between on-premises and cloud environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of storage solutions with business and technical objectives
- Mentor team members on NetApp technologies and provide guidance on best practices across the storage environment
- Document processes, configurations, and best practices for NetApp solution management
Skills
- Deep knowledge of ONTAP, AFF, FAS, and Cloud Volumes platforms including data protection features
- Expertise in Azure NetApp Files architecture, deployment, performance tuning, and operational troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Cloud Volumes ONTAP for Azure architecture, deployment, and integration with Azure services
- Strong experience with NAS and SAN storage platforms and support
- Hands-on experience with FlexCache design and implementation
- Proficiency in NetApp BlueXP for centralized cloud and on-premises storage orchestration
- Experience with NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights (formerly Cloud Insights) for monitoring, anomaly detection, and capacity planning
- Expertise in NetApp MetroCluster design, implementation, management, and troubleshooting
- Strong performance optimization and workload analysis capabilities
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues related to hybrid and cloud storage environments
- Familiarity with Azure networking and security concepts including vNET and IAM
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and cross-functional team engagement skills
- Ability to document technical processes and best practices clearly and thoroughly
- Extensive hands-on experience with NetApp storage solutions in enterprise environments
- Proven experience deploying and managing Azure NetApp Files and Cloud Volumes ONTAP in production environments
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing NetApp MetroCluster configurations
- Experience with hybrid cloud storage environments and on-premises to cloud data migration
- Prior experience in a subject matter expert, senior consultant, or resident engineer capacity preferred
- NetApp Certified Storage Associate (NCSA) or higher-level NetApp certification preferred
- Microsoft Azure certifications relevant to storage and infrastructure are a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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