- 7+ of experience in NAS storage administration, with a focus on NetApp storage solutions.

- Strong understanding of storage protocols (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI) and storage networking concepts (SAN, NAS).

- Comprehensive knowledge of Network Attached Storage (NAS) architecture and its hardware/software products.

- Proficient with NetApp NAS Storage (CDOT) platforms, including StorageGRID, FabricPool, replication, and backup strategies (SnapVault, SnapMirror).

- Exposure to NetApp cloud offering such as BlueXp, FSX Ontap & CVO

- Familiarity with migration tools such as DataDobi, Robocopy, and securecopy.

- Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions, such as TSM & Commvault.

- Proficiency in scripting/automation using Ansible, with hands-on experience in opensource analytics and visualization tools like Grafana.

- Experience with SAN storage arrays and switches is advantageous, particularly IBM SVC, FSxxxx, and Brocade SAN directors.

- Relevant certifications, such as NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE), are a plus.

- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact collaboratively across teams and departments.