NetApp Storage Consultant

We are looking for an experienced NetApp Storage Consultant to join our team in Eindhoven. This role is ideal for a hands-on storage professional with deep expertise in NetApp technologies and enterprise storage environments. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, upgrading, and maintaining high-performance storage systems in mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-level and high-level storage solutions (service building blocks)
• Perform Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate new features and technologies
• Manage new hardware setup validations and configurations
• Execute:

• Disk partitioning and storage configurations
• Storage network setup and logical design

• Lead data migrations from legacy systems to new storage platforms
• Perform firmware upgrades on:

• Storage systems
• Cisco cluster switches

• Troubleshoot issues during and after upgrades/migrations with urgency to minimize downtime
• Handle storage decommissioning activities
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams
• Follow ITSM processes and best practices

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in NetApp Storage environments
• Strong expertise in:

• NetApp FAS & AFF systems
• NetApp StorageGRID
• NetApp E-Series (EF Series)
• NetApp SolidFire
• Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) & Cloud Backup Service (CBS)

• In-depth knowledge of NetApp ONTAP
• Experience with:

• NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights
• Automation tools (Ansible, Rundeck)
• FC SAN (Cisco MDS switches)
• Rubrik backup solutions
• Microsoft Azure Cloud

• Proven experience in enterprise-level NAS environments
• Working knowledge of VMware
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in vendor coordination and cross-team collaboration

Nice to Have

• Exposure to hybrid/cloud storage architectures
• Experience in large-scale migrations and transformation projects