Advanced Storage SME opportunity- Atlanta, GA

I have a 4mth+ contract for a Advanced Storage SME here in Atlanta. Ping me at ronnie@aretealliance.com for more information.

I am in need of a Consultant who will be responsible for storage provisioning, storage network management (SAN and NAS), and backups & documentation for many diverse application systems and operating systems. Consultant will install, customize, and integrate the client’s USP- Hitachi Universal Storage Platform & Cisco technology.
Client is moving from IBM equipment to new HDS Storage and CISCO SAN


Requirements:
1. Must have 3-5 yrs experience with HDS platforms including Hitachi Universal Storage Platform )USP-V or USP)
a. Tiered Storage Planning & Design capabilities
b. Data Migration
c. Storage Provisioning (tuning & load balancing)
d. Startup/Shutdown Procedures
e. Backup/Restore Operations
2. Software requirements include: (75% min)
a. HYnM
b. NDLM
c. HUR
d. HDvM
e. Relipcation Manager
f. HTSM
g. Boss-V
3. Strong plus- CISCO Directors 9509's Exp
4. Mid to Sr. understanding of NAS experience Hitachi Network Attached Storage (NAS)
5. Perform necessary storage infrastructure maintenance in accordance with internal best practices.
6. Maintaining multi-tiered storage infrastructure leveraging HDS hardware and software
7. Participate in the execution of the business continuance and disaster recovery plans.
8. Participate in the design and operational execution of the customer's storage disaster recovery process.
9. Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
10. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be strong and effective communicator
11. Good writing skills and ability to multi task in the support of this project