Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Computer Design & Integration (CDI LLC), an AHEAD Company is an award-winning, nationally recognized organization that architects, deploys, and manages multiplatform hybrid IT solutions, including traditional IT, public, private and hybrid clouds. Recognized since 2000 as one of the top 500 IT solution providers in the United States, CDI LLC’s strategic differentiation is its commitment to understanding its clients’ business processes while continuously ensuring the advancement of their corporate strategies with the integration of best-of-breed technology solutions. CDI LLC continues to evolve and grow in a time of transformation within the IT industry, the rate of change is exponential, and the complexity of customer's requirements is growing at a similar rate. There are few companies that can compete in this environment and CDI LLC's goal is to be the best of the best.

Position Overview

The Private Cloud Infrastructure team is seeking a skilled Senior Dell EMC Storage Technical Consultant to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Dell EMC Storage Technical Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex Dell EMC storage solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Your primary focus will be on deploying, configuring, upgrading, managing and optimizing Dell EMC storage systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.

Job Function & Responsibilities

1. Designing and deploying Dell EMC storage solutions based on client requirements and industry best practices.
2. Installing, configuring, and testing Dell EMC storage hardware and software components.
3. Deploying and managing storage protocols such as NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
4. Configuring and optimizing SAN Fabric infrastructure, utilizing technologies such as Cisco MDS or Brocade, to provide reliable, scalable, and high-performance connectivity.
5. Performing capacity planning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of Dell EMC storage systems.
6. Implementing data protection and disaster recovery solutions using Dell EMC SRDF-A, SRDF-S, SRDF-Metro, SRDF-STAR, RecoverPoint, snapshot, clone, and other technologies.
7. Facilitating block and file migrations between Dell EMC and non-Dell EMC environments while minimizing downtime and avoiding data loss.
8. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Dell EMC storage solutions into existing IT environments.
9. Providing technical guidance and support to clients and internal stakeholders.
10. Documenting configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing and future reference.
11. Staying up to date with the latest Dell EMC technologies and certifications to ensure expertise in the field.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

1. A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, specifically with Dell EMC storage systems.
2. Expert level knowledge of Dell EMC storage systems, including PowerMax, PowerStore, PowerVault, PowerScale and Unity.
3. Proficiency in configuring and managing storage protocols such as NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
4. Expertise in deploying and managing Cisco and Brocade SAN fabric infrastructure.
5. Experience facilitating migrations between Dell EMC and non-Dell EMC storage platforms.
6. Familiarity with SRDF-S, SRDF-A, SRDF-Metro SRDF-STAR, RecoverPoint, snapshot and clone replication and data protection technologies.
7. Ability to work with both file and block storage configurations.
8. Exposure to storage solutions from vendors like Pure Storage and NetApp is advantageous.
9. Knowledge of server technologies such as Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, and similar platforms.
10. Relevant certifications in Dell EMC storage solutions are highly preferred.
11. Exposure to Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge MX and other server technologies is beneficial.
12. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
13. Experience with storage vendors such as Pure Storage, NetApp, and others is beneficial.
14. Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V is helpful.
15. Experience with data migration tools such as Dobi, Robocopy, and Cirrus Data Systems is helpful.

Position Location

• Candidate should live in one of CDI’s major metropolitan areas (New York City, Philadelphia, or DMV areas)

Benefits

CDI offers a competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes its employees. The benefits package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident, Specified Disease and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays

Compensation:

$149,500 - $189,750 USD Annual

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