Senior Storage Engineer

Job description

Hewlett-Packard is a leading global technology services provider delivering business solutions to its clients. The HP Enterprise Services delivers the industry’s broadest portfolios of information technology, applications and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing; financial services; healthcare; communications, media and entertainment; energy; transportation; and consumer and retail industries; and to governments around the world.
Governments turn to HP Enterprise Services area for the mission-focused experience to help reduce costs, streamline processes and operate more efficiently, while improving the quality and value of the services they provide. Our deep experience in the public and private sectors has enabled us to deliver substantial results for a variety of government organizations. We are currently looking for a Technology Consultant Expert to work in San Diego, CA. The candidate who fills this position will be a full time employee of HP supporting our NGEN (formerly NMCI) contract. Key Responsibilities: This position is for a Senior Storage Engineer. The Senior Engineer will provide technical expertise and solution design under minimal supervision. The Engineer also exhibits the following qualities:
- Exercises judgment on determining the best manner and means to accomplish objectives.
- Provides oversight, insight, and guidance in the technical direction for all SAN solutions, problems and/or related technical matters.
- Leads technical efforts (from small to enterprise scale projects) in analysis, planning, design, development and implementation.
- Ascertains requirements and interoperability among solutions.
- Collaborates with Architects and other Technical Leads to ensure integration with the existing enterprise architecture and associated solutions.
- Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge across multiple technical areas to develop and integrate complex solutions.
- Possesses the necessary knowledge and understanding of architectural dependencies with technologies in use within an environment.
- Understands impact related to the dynamic nature of technology and its influence on security as well as functional innovation that relates to customer needs. Takes into account all these related factors in directing SAN strategy.
- Oversees and directs functions of this work inside and outside the area of expertise as necessary.
- Works to mentor and guide teammates with their work facilitating professional growth and successful solutions.
- Supports and consults with various groups involved developing, pursuing and evaluating new business opportunities.

Desired profile

Qualifications:
- MUST hold or be able to obtain US Security Clearance (Secret level or above)
- Security Certification (holds or can quickly secure)
- This resource is for a subject matter expert of Exchange based systems and hardware infrastructure technology.
Desired Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university (preferred)
- 5-10 years of technical experience with Netapp Storage Systems o Experience designing, implementing, and managing SAN infrastructures for different workload types, include Exchange, SQL, File, VMWare and Oracle o In depth knowledge and strong background in networking as related to SAN migration (Cisco/Brocade FC switches, network protocols, VPN…)
About HP HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company and ranked 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2012, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents. HP invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your experience and interests please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you! If you know a friend who may be a fit for the job please refer them. Please note the above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not a complete list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.