Here is a job opening for which one of my hiring friends has forwarded. This is for Albany, New York. Please send your resume to roger.smithson@gmail.com immediately if you are interested.
Experienced engineer who has in depth knowledge in SAN 9980, Net App, IBM 3200, 3400 and Adaptec devices.
This contract position would be on the customers site for approx 6 months.
AN storage located on the same 9980 frame noted above, backed up using
Beta Systems Rapid Exchange product to MF Tape.
Separate 9960 frame configured as SAN storage for the Part D program.
Net Backup system with single cabinet Tape silo using LTO 2 drives,
using external Decru encryption device.
Various smaller SAN/NAS components eg. Net App, IBM 3200, 3400 and
Adaptec devices.
Responsibilities :
Manages the SAN, backup and restore environments and requirements
at the receiving data center for the migration groups.
Recommended Previous Experience :
3 years previous experience with data migration,scripting and documenting
standard procedures.
Working knowledge and understanding of clients internal processes and
tools such as NSR, GCARS, OAR, NetEiss and the procurement process
Has at least 2 years participation experience with SRT/RCA activities.
Has working technical knowledge (3 years minimum) of the migrating
storage technologies in scope of the Transformation, including storage
management software (Backup, SAN & NAS)
At least 3 years previous experience with the following; replication
projects, resolution of connectivity and performance issues.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to other technical
resources in area of expertise.
Send your resume to roger.smithson@gmail.com immediately as this is immediate hiring requirement.
Here is a simple email from one my beloved blod reader
Hi...Good Morning....when browsing through the internet....was lucky enough to find your blog on storage an saw your blog....great stuff...aspiring to be a storage engineer...great stream and is a big ocean....was looking out for a mentor...who would guide me into this highly valued and paid field...where to start.....?where to end....?and with so many terminologies.....NAS,SAN,CAS,FCIP,IFCP,ISCSI....etc etc.... and with so many vendors...EMC...netapp...HP...IBM? what technology(NAS/SAN/CAS) to choose and whom to choose is a big question and to know the right stuff is a big challenge ....found your blog by God's grace...awaiting for more information and your valued guidance.
Regards
Here is my reply
nice to see ur email. appreciate ur interest. Guidance will definitely be there but expect lots of dedication & contribution from ur side,. If u can do that I can support U in your quest for storage knowledge.
Let me know what u know so far,. send ur brief resume or profile so i can understand ur prior knowledge base line.
Let me know what r ur expectations & the more details u can write the better
even if u write 30 lines I 'll be happier to go in detail.
Email me & I will start ur sessions once i can plan with your inputs .
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