Pure Storage Architect

Company: Arganteal Corporation
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Role: 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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