Storage Migration Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Storage Migration Engineer to support the migration of NAS data from NetApp and Isilon environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CIFS & NFS protocols, data re-platforming, and file security management. This role is remote, but candidates located in California are preferred.

The team may consist of either two Level 2 engineers or a combination of a Level 2 and Level 1 engineer based on skill alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• NAS Data Migrations:

  • Plan, execute, and validate data migrations from NetApp and Isilon storage systems.
  • Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity throughout the migration process.

• Re-platforming:

  • Analyze current environments and assist in re-platforming data between NetApp and Pure Storage systems.
  • Identify and address potential issues related to storage architecture differences.

• Protocol & File System Expertise:

  • Manage and optimize CIFS (SMB) and NFS configurations.
  • Troubleshoot protocol-related issues to ensure seamless data access.

• File Security & Permissions:

  • Assess and migrate file security settings, ACLs, and permission structures to ensure compliance and security post-migration.
  • Validate file integrity and access control post-migration.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  • Create detailed migration plans, including pre-migration checklists, post-migration validation steps, and rollback procedures.
  • Document technical procedures, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, application owners, and project managers, to align on migration timelines and dependencies.
  • Provide technical support during and after migrations to resolve issues quickly.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with NAS data migrations, particularly with NetApp and Isilon systems.
• Strong knowledge of NetApp CIFS & NFS protocols.
• Understanding of differences between NetApp and Pure Storage architectures.
• Experience with file security, ACL management, and permission auditing.
• Solid understanding of storage networking concepts, including data replication, snapshot management, and failover strategies.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with SAN migrations.
• Knowledge of Cirrus Data migration tools.
• Familiarity with cloud storage environments (Azure, AWS, etc.).

Preferred Certifications:

• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)
• Pure Storage Certified Architect (PSCA)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Administrator
• CompTIA Storage+ or equivalent