Storage Consultant

Description

A seasoned Storage and Infrastructure Consultant is needed to troubleshoot and enhance an OpenStack (2024.1) private cloud integrated with PowerStore (v4.1.1) cluster using NVMe over TCP connectivity. The consultant will diagnose and resolve critical NVMe/TCP multipathing issues causing VM storage disconnects and lead a comprehensive NVMe/TCP build-out, ensuring high performance and reliable multi-path connectivity.

Responsibilities include: multipathing configuration and troubleshooting, PowerStore array optimization in a multi-appliance cluster, OpenStack Cinder integration with NVMe/TCP, network collaboration to optimize storage networking (25GbE, VLANs, etc.), and implementing best practices to eliminate single-workload performance bottlenecks.

The ideal candidate has expert-level PowerStore experience, deep NVMe-oF (TCP) knowledge, OpenStack Cinder expertise, and strong consulting skills (documentation, knowledge transfer, and cross-team communication). Certification or hands-on experience with EMC storage and OpenStack is highly preferred. The consultant will deliver environment stabilization, a best-practices playbook, and knowledge transfer by project's end.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Enterprise Storage & Multipathing: 8+ years in enterprise block storage architecture and administration, with proven experience in NVMe over Fabrics (particularly NVMe/TCP), multi-path I/O configuration, and troubleshooting of storage connectivity issues.
• Dell PowerStore 4.x Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerStore arrays, ideally including PowerStore OS 4.x and PowerStore 4.1.1.
• NVMe/TCP Implementation: Demonstrated ability to implement and optimize NVMe/TCP connectivity in real-world environments.
• OpenStack Cinder Integration: Deep familiarity with OpenStack (2024.1 "Antelope" or later) and configuring Cinder block storage services with external storage drivers.
• OpenShift / Container Storage (Preferred): Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift) and container storage integration.
• Server & OS Skills: Strong background in Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS or Ubuntu) and virtualization.
• Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of Ethernet storage networking - IP and TCP networking fundamentals, switch configuration for iSCSI/NVMe-oF.
• Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Proven track record of rapid root-cause analysis for storage connectivity issues and implementing fixes.
• Project & Soft Skills: Excellent communication and consulting skills. Ability to document findings and create high-quality technical deliverables.

Desired Outcomes

• Resolve issues with VMs losing storage.
• Establish best practices.
• Build out NVMe/TCP for the rest of the environment and future environments.
• Build documentation.
• Knowledge Transfer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The resource will work with the following technologies:

• PowerStore 4.1.1
• NVME over TCP
• Troubleshooting Multi-pathing
• Clustered PowerStore
• OpenStack 2024.1 (NVMe/TCP with Cinder, Multi-Pathing, Troubleshooting VM creation)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Round Rock, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.