Storage and Server Engineer (24 Months)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Storage and Server Engineer role, on a 24-month's contract. The incumbent will be responsible for providing expert-level installation, configuration, support, and maintenance services for Brocade Fibre Channel switches, ensuring a highly available and secure SAN fabric for mission-critical applications. The engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining performance, zoning, and fabric health in the storage environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Brocade G620 Fibre Channel switches (or equivalent).
• Perform SAN zoning and implement zoning best practices across multiple environments.
• Monitor switch performance, port health, throughput, and latency.
• Conduct firmware upgrades and patching with zero/minimal downtime, in line with the organisations change management protocols.
• Troubleshoot SAN connectivity issues and collaborate with storage and server teams to resolve bottlenecks or outages.
• Provide documentation for switch configurations, change logs, and zoning maps.
• Ensure high availability and optimal performance of the Fibre Channel fabric.
• Implement and enforce SAN security measures, including WWN authentication and port lockdowns.
• Schedule and execute preventative maintenance routines.
• Assist with integration of new storage devices into the existing SAN fabric.
• Maintain switch compatibility across operating systems (Windows, Linux, VMware).
• Work closely with NetApp SAN Engineers and Server Admins to ensure seamless data flow.

Minimum Qualifications and Certifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems, or related field
• Brocade Certified Network Engineer (BCNE) – Required
• Additional SAN-related or Fibre Channel certifications – Advantageous
• ITIL Foundation – Advantageous

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience supporting Brocade switches in an enterprise SAN environment
• Experience with Brocade G620 models or similar hardware
• Strong understanding of Fibre Channel protocols, WWNs, fabric zoning, and multipathing
• Prior experience working in heterogeneous environments (Windows Server, VMware, Linux)
• Familiarity with data backup, disaster recovery, and SAN replication concepts

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