Posted:
3/11/2025, 8:45:46 AM
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Consulting ⋅ Software Engineering
Technical Consultant – Storage and SAN
Job Summary
The Technical Consultant – Storage and SAN is responsible for designing, configuring, and implementing storage and SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions for the organization’s customers. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing IT environments while optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability.
What you will bring
Design, configure, and deploy storage and SAN solutions (hardware and software) based on customer requirements.
Provide technical expertise to the sales team, advising on product capabilities, integration strategies, and cost estimates.
Assess customer environments and develop customized solutions that align with business needs and IT infrastructure.
Ensure smooth integration of storage and SAN technologies with existing customer systems and applications.
Develop system architecture, technical models, and feasibility studies to guide implementation.
Write system and programming specifications to ensure effective deployment and alignment with customer expectations.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system guides and operational procedures.
Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and optimization recommendations for deployed solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in storage infrastructure, SAN technologies, and enterprise IT environments.
Hands-on expertise with storage solutions from vendors such as Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE, IBM, or Pure Storage.
Knowledge of SAN fabric design, zoning, and administration using Brocade or Cisco switches.
Familiarity with storage protocols (iSCSI, FC, FCoE, NFS, SMB) and enterprise backup solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with general supervision.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Level & Impact
As an Experienced Professional (P2), this role requires practical expertise typically gained through advanced education and hands-on work experience. Key expectations include:Works independently with general supervision.
Addresses complex challenges, balancing technical feasibility with customer needs.
May influence peers and stakeholders by providing technical insights and best practices.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We want to help you take care of your today and tomorrow – at home and at work. Which is why we offer industry-leading benefits that go far beyond compensation. That means support, services, and resources that also take care of your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. Here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
About us
We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
Website: https://www.hitachivantara.com/
Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 2017
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Consulting ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Training