Storage Architect consutlant

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Designs and develops data storage systems, processes and enhancements for company's complex high traffic, business critical internet site communications and/or network-based (cloud) product systems. Leads the design of enterprise storage environments, including enterprise storage arrays, fiber channel switches and Network Attached Storage (NAS) physical and virtual tape devices. Develops solutions and processes for reliable and stable data storage management, security, backup, restoration, archiving and replication. Assists with the implementation of new or additional storage technology to improve infrastructure service locally and remotely.
Additional Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect, plan, design and engineer storage solutions (predominantly EMC) Storage includes backup, replication and archiving technologies
• Participate in the development of high availability and Disaster Recovery application architecture for applications in coordination with application and data base experts
• Provision storage based on standardized procedures as outlined by best practices (manufacturer, industry)
• Actively contribute to the configuration, layout and performance tuning of storage infrastructure
• Assist management with planning by providing performance and capacity metrics
• Monitor system logs and activity on all servers and devices
• Transfer knowledge to implementation and operations staff
• May lead or guide the work of other staff engaged in similar functions
• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings
• Participate in rotating 24x7 "on call" support coverage for data center related issues
• Responsible for ensuring that all security, availability, confidentiality and privacy polic ies and controls are adhered to
• Work in conjunction with Systems Administrators in establishing data security access right

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 10 + years of related experience in Storage Administration
• Advanced Knowledge of EMC VPLEX
• Advanced Knowledge of EMC Recovery Point
• Advanced Knowledge of EMC XtremIO line of storage arrays
• Establish plans (tools, techniques & practices) to monitor and manage storage systems
• Define practices to ensure efficient use of storage technologies
• Knowledge of TCP/IP stacks and their functionality
• Advanced knowledge and troubleshooting of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012
• Knowledge and troubleshooting and design of VMware data center environment
• Knowledge on VMware (Certified Professional), Windows, Linux and DataDomain is a strong plus
• Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly
• Effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
• Certifications or an interest in pursuing certification is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid & Remote Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Opportunities
• Generous Retirement Benefit Plans, including a company-matching HSA program.
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including a 12-weeks of parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.
How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , Ladders for Leaders , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.