Job Description
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Must Have Skills:
Prior
n working experience in the Australia public sector.
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· Prior experience working in enterprise
n or government/public sector environments with compliance-driven storage and
n backup operations.
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· Demonstrated leadership in large-scale
n storage transformations, including data center migrations, upgrades, and DR
n implementations.
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· Proven experience in leadership roles as
n a Storage SME or Lead, defining storage architecture and driving solution
n delivery.
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· Extensive expertise in Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX,
n Data Domain, SRDF, and SnapVX within enterprise storage environments.
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Experience with
n storage management tools and automation frameworks such as Unisphere, REST
n APIs, and orchestration platforms.
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Nice to Have Skills:
Strong
n understanding of integration between storage, backup, and application
n environments ensuring high availability and data consistency.
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· In-depth knowledge of storage security
n practices including encryption, access controls, audit logging, and
n compliance standards.
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· Familiarity with hybrid storage
n architecture and integration with cloud platforms such as GCP.
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· Excellent analytical and problem-solving
n skills with the ability to design scalable and high-performance storage
n solutions.
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· Solid communication and interpersonal
n skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and
n stakeholders.
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· Relevant certifications in storage,
n backup, SAN, or ITIL domains are highly desirable and reflect technical
n expertise.
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Understanding of
n data lifecycle management, backup retention policies, and storage chargeback
n or cost optimization models.
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Detailed Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Storage
n Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing
n enterprise storage infrastructure. Acts as a
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
for storage technologies, including Dell EMC PowerMax, SRDF replication, and
n SnapVX. Leads critical production environments, disaster recovery strategies,
n IBM Power 10 AIX servers, Dell PPDM, SAN Cisco switches and performance
n optimization initiatives.
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Location:
n Melbourne
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Roles and Responsibilities:
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· ***** years of hands-on
n experience in enterprise storage and backup administration, with a strong
n track record of managing large-scale data center environments and supporting
n mission-critical infrastructure across production and non-production systems.
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· Demonstrated deep expertise
n in Dell EMC PowerMax (PMAX)



storage arrays and Dell Data Domain platforms,
n including configuration, management, troubleshooting, and performance
n optimization in enterprise environments.
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· Strong proficiency in SAN
n technologies, including Cisco switch management, zoning configurations, and
n fabric administration, ensuring seamless connectivity, high availability, and
n optimal SAN performance.
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· Extensive hands-on experience
n with LUN provisioning, masking, and storage allocation, ensuring efficient
n storage utilization, proper host mapping, and adherence to best practices in
n storage management.
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· Proven experience in backup
n scheduling, execution, and restoration processes, covering full and
n incremental backup strategies while ensuring data integrity, reliability, and
n successful recovery during critical scenarios.
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· Solid understanding and
n practical application of ITIL frameworks, including incident, problem, and
n change management processes, ensuring structured operations and compliance
n with organizational service management standards.
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· Hands-on experience in
n firmware upgrades and patch management for storage arrays and SAN devices,
n ensuring systems remain up-to-date, secure, and compliant with vendor and
n organizational requirements.
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· Strong analytical and
n problem-solving skills with the ability to perform capacity planning, analyze
n performance trends, and implement optimization techniques to improve overall
n system efficiency and scalability.
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· In-depth knowledge of
n security best practices for storage environments, including access control
n mechanisms, audit logging, and data retention policies to ensure compliance
n with regulatory and organizational security standards.
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· Excellent documentation
n skills with the ability to create detailed operational reports, standard
n operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation to support ongoing
n operations and knowledge sharing.
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· Proven experience in vendor
n management, particularly with Dell EMC and Cisco, including coordinating
n support activities, handling escalations, and ensuring timely resolution of
n issues in collaboration with external teams.
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· Analyze storage and backup




n system performance metrics such as IOPS, latency, and throughput, and
n implement effective tuning strategies to improve efficiency, optimize
n resource utilization, and ensure consistent system performance across the
n environment.
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· Identify performance
n bottlenecks across storage arrays, SAN infrastructure, and backup systems,
n and proactively resolve issues through root cause analysis, ensuring minimal
n impact to production workloads and preventing recurring incidents.
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· Perform data restoration
n activities during incidents, outages, or on-demand requests, ensuring timely
n recovery of critical data in alignment with defined RTO and RPO objectives
n while validating data integrity and completeness.
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· Conduct regular system
n maintenance and execute firmware upgrades for storage arrays, SAN switches,
n and backup systems, ensuring systems remain stable, secure, and compliant
n with vendor recommendations without impacting business operations.
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· Perform routine system and
n storage maintenance activities such as monitoring health status, reviewing
n logs, and validating configurations to ensure optimal functionality,
n reliability, and system readiness at all times.
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· Ensure all storage, SAN, and
n backup systems operate within defined performance thresholds and service
n level agreements (SLAs), continuously monitoring metrics and taking
n corrective actions to maintain uptime and service quality.
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· Implement robust access
n control mechanisms and encryption standards to protect sensitive data,
n ensuring secure storage environments and compliance with organizational
n security policies and industry best practices.
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· Maintain comprehensive audit
n logs for all backup, recovery, and system activities, ensuring traceability,
n accountability, and readiness for internal and external audits while
n supporting compliance requirements.
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· Follow and enforce data
n retention and disposal policies by managing backup lifecycle processes,
n ensuring proper data archival, retention, and secure deletion in accordance
n with regulatory and organizational standards.
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ADDITIONAL
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Excellent
n customer-facing skills
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Excellent
n written and verbal communication skills
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Essential:
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Bachelor's
n or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a
n related field.
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Over 12 years of
n experience in solution architecture and implementations, specifically
n focusing on Storage and related technology platforms.
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🏢 XPT Software Australia Pty
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