
Storage Migration Engineer at MetroSys. Location Information: USA. Position Summary:. We are seeking an experienced . Storage Migration Engineer. to support the . migration of NAS data. from . NetApp. and . Isilon. environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in . CIFS & NFS protocols. , data re-platforming, and file security management. This role is remote, but candidates located in . California. are preferred.. The team may consist of either . two Level 2 engineers. or a combination of a . Level 2 and Level 1 engineer. based on skill alignment.. Key Responsibilities:. NAS Data Migrations:. Plan, execute, and validate . data migrations. from . NetApp. and . Isilon. storage systems.. Ensure . minimal downtime and data integrity. throughout the migration process.. Re-platforming:. Analyze current environments and assist in . re-platforming data. between . NetApp. and . Pure Storage. systems.. Identify and address potential issues related to . storage architecture differences. .. Protocol & File System Expertise:. Manage and optimize . CIFS (SMB). and . NFS. configurations.. Troubleshoot protocol-related issues to ensure seamless data access.. File Security & Permissions:. Assess and migrate . file security settings, ACLs, and permission structures. to ensure compliance and security post-migration.. Validate . file integrity and access control. post-migration.. Documentation & Reporting:. Create . detailed migration plans. , including pre-migration checklists, post-migration validation steps, and rollback procedures.. Document technical procedures, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference.. Collaboration:. Work closely with . cross-functional teams. , including network engineers, application owners, and project managers, to align on migration timelines and dependencies.. Provide . technical support. during and after migrations to resolve issues quickly.. Required Skills & Qualifications:. 3+ years of hands-on experience. with . NAS data migrations. , particularly with . NetApp. and . Isilon. systems.. Strong knowledge of . NetApp CIFS & NFS protocols. .. Understanding of differences between . NetApp and Pure Storage. architectures.. Experience with . file security, ACL management. , and permission auditing.. Solid understanding of . storage networking concepts. , including . data replication, snapshot management,. and . failover strategies. .. Proficiency in . scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). for automation is a plus.. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.. Bonus Skills:. Experience with . SAN migrations. .. Knowledge of . Cirrus Data. migration tools.. Familiarity with . cloud storage environments. (Azure, AWS, etc.).. Preferred Certifications:. NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA). Pure Storage Certified Architect (PSCA). Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Administrator. CompTIA Storage+. or equivalent