HPE SAN Migration Specialist

Role: HPE SAN Migration Consultant Location: MelbourneDuration: 3 Months
Experience8+ years of experience in Enterprise Storage and SAN Administration.Proven experience in large-scale storage migration projects with minimal downtime.Experience in data center transformation, storage refresh, and technology modernization initiatives.Strong understanding of high-availability and business-critical infrastructure environments.
Technical SkillsHPE StorageHands-on experience with:HPE Alletra MP B10000HPE PrimeraHPE 3PAR Storage SystemsStorage provisioning and management.Storage replication and disaster recovery configurations.Performance tuning and capacity planning.Storage migration methodologies and best practices.SAN InfrastructureExpertise in Fibre Channel SAN environments.Strong experience with:HPE SN6700B 64Gb SAN SwitchesBrocade SAN Fabric AdministrationZoning, VSAN/Fabric design, Fabric monitoring and troubleshooting.Experience upgrading and migrating SAN fabrics.Compute and VirtualizationExperience with:HPE Synergy infrastructure.VMware vSphere environments.Windows and Linux server storage integration.Multipathing configuration and troubleshooting (MPIO).Data MigrationPlanning and executing storage migration activities.Host-based and array-based migration techniques.Cutover planning and execution.Data validation and integrity verification.Ensuring zero data loss during migration activities.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess existing HPE Primera storage environment.Design and implement migration strategy to HPE Alletra MP B10000.Configure and manage SAN fabrics using HPE SN6700B switches.Coordinate storage presentation, zoning, masking, and LUN migration activities.Perform migration testing, validation, and performance benchmarking.Implement high-availability and disaster recovery requirements.Develop migration runbooks, implementation plans, and rollback procedures.Provide post-migration support and knowledge transfer.Desired CertificationsHPE ASE Storage Solutions Architect.HPE Storage Solutions Certifications.Broadcom/Brocade SAN Certification.VMware VCP Certification.ITIL Foundation Certification.Key CompetenciesStorage Architecture Design.SAN Fabric Management.Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.Change Management.Stakeholder Communication.Risk Assessment and Mitigation.Documentation and Technical Reporting.Preferred Project ExperienceHPE Primera to HPE Alletra migration projects.Active-Active storage architecture deployments.Enterprise SAN environments supporting critical applications.Multi-site data center migrations with business continuity requirements.Large-scale storage consolidation and modernization initiatives.