Job Description
Skill: Cloud Storage Eng.
Location: Chennai
Exp - 10+ years
Role: Cloud Storage Engineer
Tech Stack: Azure and Google Cloud
Responsibilities
\u27a4 Contribute towards the evaluation and proof of concepts for new cloud storage products and technologies.
\u27a4 Design and build enterprise-class cloud storage solutions across Azure and GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and cost optimisation.
\u27a4 Develop and maintain DevOps CI/CD pipelines for storage deployments and automation.
\u27a4 Build automation for re-certification, upgrades, evergreen processes, and production support functions; integrate APIs between systems and validate interoperability.
\u27a4 Document engineering standards, best practices, and SOPs for production build and support teams to enable rapid global adoption.
\u27a4 Test, certify, and validate cloud storage products and services; ensure smooth handover to production build, deployment, and support teams with comprehensive documentation.
\u27a4 Manage risks and ensure adherence to organisational security policies and regulatory standards.
\u27a4 Implement Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) for storage services.
\u27a4 Provide Level 2/3 production support for storage environments; coordinate problem resolution across functional areas and act as SME for diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
\u27a4 Analyse storage system behaviour and baselines, resolve complex I/O problems, and recommend optimal storage layouts based on data usage and criticality.
\u27a4 Lead migration projects from on-premises to cloud storage platforms and implement backup, disaster recovery, and archival strategies aligned with compliance requirements.
\u27a4 Monitor and optimise storage performance and capacity utilisation.
\u27a4 Manage incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive measures.
\u27a4 Maintain inventory of storage resources and ensure timely refresh/upgrades.
\u27a4 Provide technical support for storage-related issues across environments.
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Qualifications
\u27a4 University-level degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of experience, including 8+ years in storage engineering and 3+ years in cloud storage.
\u27a4 Demonstrable expertise in cloud storage platforms: Azure Blob/Files, GCP Cloud Storage, and hybrid storage architectures (SAN/NAS).
\u27a4 Experience with enterprise storage technologies such as Dell EMC VNX, NetApp CVO..
\u27a4 Strong knowledge of automation tools and scripting: Terraform, Ansible, Python, and API integration.
\u27a4 Familiarity with security practices: IAM, encryption, key management, compliance frameworks, and CSPM for cloud storage.
\u27a4 Proven experience in large-scale migrations, BAU support, and performance tuning for storage systems.
\u27a4 Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
\u27a4 Ability to work under pressure, collaborate across time zones, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
Certifications (must)
\u27a4 Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
\u27a4 Google Professional Cloud Architect or Storage Engineer.
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