NetApp Storage Consultant (ID:3797)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise-scale NetApp storage environments in mission-critical infrastructures.
- Develop low-level and high-level storage architecture designs and validate new technologies through Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
- Lead storage platform deployment, migration, upgrade, and decommissioning activities across multiple NetApp product lines.
- Manage storage infrastructure operations, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, backup, virtualization, and vendor teams to deliver robust storage solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex storage issues and provide timely resolution to minimize business impact and downtime.
- 6–8 years of experience in enterprise storage administration and engineering.
- Strong hands-on expertise with NetApp storage platforms including FAS, AFF, StorageGRID, E-Series, SolidFire, Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO), and Cloud Backup Service (CBS).
- Deep knowledge of NetApp ONTAP administration, configuration, and performance optimization.
- Experience designing storage architectures and creating low-level and high-level design documentation.
- Expertise in storage migrations, hardware refresh projects, and firmware upgrade activities.
- Experience with NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights and storage monitoring solutions.
- Knowledge of FC SAN environments and Cisco MDS switches.
- Experience integrating storage solutions with Rubrik backup platforms and Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of enterprise NAS platforms operating in mission-critical environments.
- Experience with VMware infrastructure and virtualization technologies.
- Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible and Rundeck.
- Knowledge of ITSM processes and vendor management practices.
- Configure and manage NetApp storage environments across diverse enterprise platforms.
- Design and validate storage solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Execute complex storage migrations with minimal operational disruption.
- Perform storage firmware upgrades, hardware installations, and lifecycle management activities.
- Troubleshoot storage, SAN, and infrastructure issues in high-pressure production environments.
- Implement and maintain storage networking, logical storage configurations, and data protection solutions.
- Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency, consistency, and reliability.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and deliver project objectives.
- Ensure platform stability, security, performance, and availability through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise storage platforms supporting critical business operations.
- Exposure to modern storage technologies, cloud integration, backup solutions, and automation frameworks.
- Challenging projects involving infrastructure modernization, storage migrations, and platform optimization.
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to work alongside infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, and data protection specialists.
- A technology-driven culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support enterprise-scale NetApp storage environments while managing infrastructure operations for high availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust storage solutions and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Requirements
Requires 6-8 years of experience in enterprise storage administration with deep expertise in NetApp platforms and ONTAP. Candidates must possess strong skills in storage architecture, migration, and integration with cloud and virtualization technologies.
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.