L2 Storage Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, IT ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience with hands-on experience on all HPE Storage, SAN Fabric and other Storage products
  • Professional degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years related HPE Storage experience
  • Hands-on experience on administration of 3PAR, Primera, Alletra, MSA – LUN creation, extension, Virtual copy, Snapshot, Replication, Alerting and monitoring, Capacity Management, Reporting, etc
  • Administration of SAN Switches and monitoring configuration
  • Aptitude towards problem solving and troubleshooting skills on SAN connectivity
  • Familiar with SNMP & SMTP protocols, other Monitoring tools
  • Understanding of Implementation and troubleshooting of Storage Container like VASA, Vvol
  • Must have experience on storage from below: Primera, Alletra, MSA storage (anyone) & NAS
  • SAN fundamentals, Switch Zoning, FOS upgrade, troubleshooting etc
  • Operating system (any one of Windows, Linux, VMWare)
  • Understanding for Virtualization (ESXI) and Cloud technology
  • Preferable: Experience with one of the Enterprise Backup software: Cohesity or Netapp any one of the backup tool

Responsibilities

  • Part of a 24/7 IT operations team, directly responsible for Storage: Primera, Alletra, SAN Fabric, NAS
  • Take a leadership role with customer teams and internal teams to resolve problems, maintain managed backup operations and return systems to operational status
  • Lead communication between other technical teams, customers and internal organizations to fulfill customer needs and accomplish customer satisfaction
  • Maintain 3PAR, Primera, Alletra, MSA storage, NAS and associated SAN infrastructure
  • Support and troubleshoot Storage and SAN issues in widely distributed environment
  • Plan and implement best practices for Storage and SAN solutions
  • Proactive measures to ensure adequate storage (Primera, Alletra or any HPE storage in scope) capacity is available
  • Create SOPs and update documentation for various administration activities on Storage and SAN
  • Understanding and demonstrating of the HLD and LLD design to customers, able to provide good write off in KB article
  • Understand the Bottleneck in environment and implement the changes to fix the bottleneck
  • Perform configuration changes as per design and build. Provide input in existing design for any correction and suggestion
  • Understanding of Implementation and troubleshooting of Storage Container like VASA, Vvol etc

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PrimeraAlletraSAN FabricNASStorage EngineeringIT OperationsBackup Operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this L2 Storage Engineer role?

This role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of overall IT experience with hands-on expertise in all HPE Storage (including 3PAR, Primera, Alletra, MSA), SAN Fabric, and NAS, plus skills in troubleshooting, capacity planning, SOP creation, and understanding HLD/LLD designs.

What is the company culture like at HPE?

HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this L2 Storage Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have 10+ years of IT experience with hands-on expertise in HPE storage solutions like Primera, Alletra, 3PAR, MSA, SAN Fabric, and NAS, along with proven skills in troubleshooting, leading teams, capacity planning, and documentation.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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