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Pure Storage Architect

Pure Storage Architect

Arganteal, Corp.Memphis, TN, US
30+ days ago
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Job description

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  • Contract Consultant Job Title :  NetApp & Pure Storage Architect Location :   Remote Work From Home Duration :   TBD but will start part time growing to full time until the migration is completed Experience :   Consultant / Architect Level Start Date :  April 21, 2025 Overview : We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on IT Architect to assist our client in migrating their current NetApp SolidFire storage environment to PURE Storage using Cirrus Data Solutions' Cirrus Migrate Cloud .

The Architect will play a dual role :

  • first, providing pre-sales advisory support to validate the opportunity and scope the migration, and then leading the hands-on execution of the migration.
  • This role demands deep expertise in storage migrations, real-world experience with Cirrus Migrate Cloud (or comparable tooling), and strong Pure Storage optimization skills.

    • Responsibilities :

  • Pre-Sales and Planning Phase Engage with the client’s technical teams and leadership to analyze and confirm the migration opportunity .
  • Conduct a storage environment assessment to validate Cirrus Migrate Cloud as the appropriate migration tool.
  • Provide recommendations on architecture, migration planning, risk mitigation, and timeline estimation.
  • Develop a detailed migration strategy, design, and runbook for the project.
  • Migration Execution Phase Lead and execute the end-to-end migration from NetApp SolidFire to Pure Storage using Cirrus Migrate Cloud.
  • Maintain hands-on-keyboard ownership throughout the migration process.
  • Proactively mitigate, troubleshoot, and remediate any errors, performance issues, or unexpected behaviors during the migration.
  • Monitor and report migration status, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure zero / minimal downtime for critical services.
  • Post-Migration Optimization Tune and optimize the Pure Storage environment for maximum performance, reliability, and efficiency .
  • Implement best practices for Pure Storage array configuration, workload placement, QoS, and data reduction technologies.
  • Deliver comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer to client operations staff.

    • Required Skills and Qualifications :

  • 7+ years of experience as a Storage Architect with a focus on large-scale enterprise storage environments.
  • Deep experience migrating NetApp SolidFire environments.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with Pure Storage (FlashArray, FlashBlade experience is a plus).
  • Direct experience with Cirrus Data Solutions products, preferably Cirrus Migrate Cloud .
  • Expertise in storage networking, block-level migrations, and replication technologies.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting storage performance and availability issues.
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.
  • Ability to create clear, professional technical documentation.
  • Comfortable working independently while keeping multiple stakeholders informed.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Pure Storage certifications (e.g., PCSA, PCSE) strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience with cloud-connected storage migrations.
  • Experience tuning Pure Storage features like Purity OS , QoS policies , Data Reduction (compression / deduplication) .

    • Personal Attributes :

  • Solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Proactive communicator who escalates issues early.
  • Strong attention to detail and a drive for delivering high-quality work.
  • Collaborative and customer-focused.
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