Job descriptionJob DutiesManage current storage environmentIncorporates disk, tape, SAN, and storage softwareResolve storage short fallsAlert and resolve performance issues and advise end usersData MigrationsReplicationApplication supportWork with existing programmers, System Administrators and DBAs to optimize storageBackupMaintain proper backup schedulesRestore and recover data as requestedFacilitate off-site storage of tapeMonitor existing storage environmentDisk usagePerformanceStorage availabilityReporting on statusCapacity planningForecast pipeline of storage growthDetermine allocation of different storage and service tiersNew product evaluationsProvide input from vendor proposals and input to requirementsDue diligence on new softwareDrive vendor testing against test planNew installationsResponsible for planning and execution of the storage installationPerform any host-level tasks need to access new storageQualificationsMinimum of 4 years of relevant work experience