NSE SOM Storage Consultant

Function

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks ­– can focus on achieving the incredible with data.   

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth.  We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

Job Summary**
The NSE SOM Storage Consultant at Hitachi Vantara LLC will be responsible for providing expert-level consulting services related to storage solutions within the Network and Security Engineering (NSE) Service Operations Management (SOM) framework. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing storage infrastructure to meet client needs and ensure seamless operation within complex IT environments.
Job Responsibilities**
* Design, architect, and implement robust and scalable storage solutions using Hitachi Vantara products and technologies, aligning with client requirements and industry best practices.
* Conduct in-depth assessments of existing storage environments, identifying areas for improvement, optimization, and consolidation within the NSE SOM context.
* Develop and present technical proposals, statements of work, and solution designs to clients and internal stakeholders.
* Provide expert guidance and support for the integration of storage systems with other IT infrastructure components, including servers, networks, and applications.
* Perform performance analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting of storage systems to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
* Develop and deliver training to client staff on the operation and management of Hitachi Vantara storage solutions.
* Stay current with emerging storage technologies, industry trends, and Hitachi Vantara product roadmaps.
* Collaborate effectively with sales, pre-sales, and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensure compliance with security policies and data governance standards in all storage designs and implementations.
* Document all configurations, procedures, and architectural designs thoroughly.
Job Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in storage architecture, design, and implementation, with a strong focus on enterprise-level environments.
* Proven expertise with Hitachi Vantara storage solutions (e.g., VSP, HNAS, HCP, HDI) is highly preferred.
* Solid understanding of storage networking technologies including Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, and NAS protocols.
* Experience with storage virtualization, replication, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies.
* Familiarity with Network and Security Engineering (NSE) principles and Service Operations Management (SOM) frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
* Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Hitachi Vantara Certified Professional, SNIA, VCP) are a plus.
* Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

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We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.