Data Center / Storage Operations Engineer
Harsh RajMIDPosted 10d ago
Dell ObjectScaleEnterprise StorageData Center Infrastructure
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Center / Storage Operations Engineer to support a large-scale Dell ObjectScale distributed storage environment. This hands-on role focuses on infrastructure monitoring, incident response, hardware break/fix, physical-layer troubleshooting, and maintaining storage service availability.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and support day-to-day operations of the Dell ObjectScale storage environment
• Respond to storage and infrastructure incidents across assigned 24/7 coverage shifts
• Support storage nodes, drives, controllers, network interfaces, and related hardware alerts
• Execute authorized power cycles, equipment resets, and controlled power procedures following approved runbooks
• Validate system health and service availability after maintenance or hardware interventions
• Coordinate with storage, networking, engineering, and vendor support teams to resolve incidents
• Identify recurring failures, escalate operational risks, and contribute to runbooks and continuous improvement
Requirements
• Hands-on experience in data center operations, enterprise storage, server support, networking, or onsite infrastructure support
• Strong hardware break/fix and component-level troubleshooting skills
• Experience troubleshooting cables, optics, transceivers, ports, and physical network connectivity
• Ability to follow documented procedures for hardware maintenance, power interventions, safety, and change management
• Strong incident documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently during evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Willingness to support rotating shifts as required by 24/7 operations