Implementation Specialist - Tallahassee FL (Onsite)- 3 months
Location: Tallahassee FL Duration: 3+ monthsDescription:We are seeking a highly skilled Implementation Specialist to join our team. As an Implementation Specialist for PowerScale, you will be responsible for implementing and configuring PowerScale solutions for our customers. If you have a strong understanding of PowerScale and its various components, we want to hear from you. Job Summary:As an Implementation Specialist for PowerScale, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and configuring PowerScale solutions to meet the needs of our customers. This includes understanding the PowerScale architecture, configuring nodes, and applying licenses to enable software modules. You will also be responsible for performing initial configuration tasks, upgrading and updating OneFS, and joining nodes to existing clusters. Key Responsibilities:Describe Isilon nodes and their componentsExplain cluster management tools and their applicationsIdentify internal and external networking components and their interactions with PowerScaleRecommend upgrades for customers based on key needed features provided in new software releasesUnderstand the Isilon Configuration Guide and EPS Apply license files to clusters to enable software modulesCompare structured and unstructured data models and their applicationsComplete configuration tasks, including node configuration and cluster creationDiscuss nodes workflow application, node model details, and adding new nodes to clustersExplain and utilize enhancements, features, and functionality in PowerScale OneFS 9.7.0.0 and 9.8.0.0, as well as the 16G platformExplain application of Isilon with Big data and its benefitsExplain data management and security in Isilon and its componentsExplain Isilon Physical Architecture and its componentsExplain Isilon's OneFS operating system and its components Explain the benefits of using NVT and its applicationsExplain the difference between FDC and NVT and their applicationsExplain the purpose of using NVT and its security aspectsCapture and analyze existing environments, design migration solutions, and perform associated tasksJoin nodes to existing clusters and perform initial configuration tasks Perform OneFS upgrades and updatesPrepare nodes for deployment Remove, reformat, and reimage nodes as neededRequest license files for software modulesRun NVT and provide results for analysisUnderstand new enhancements, features, and functionality in Dell PowerScale F910, F210, and F710 platforms Requirements:Strong understanding of PowerScale architecture and its componentsExperience with Isilon nodes, cluster management tools, and networking componentsAbility to recommend upgrades and configure PowerScale solutionsKnowledge of Isilon Configuration Guide and EPSExperience with license file application and software module enablementAbility to compare structured and unstructured data modelsExperience with node configuration, cluster creation, and node workflow applicationStrong understanding of PowerScale OneFS 9.7.0.0, 9.8.0.0, and 16G platform enhancements, features, and functionalityExperience with Big data application and Isilon data management and securityStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to capture and analyze existing environments, design migration solutions, and perform associated tasksExperience with OneFS upgrades and updatesAbility to prepare nodes for deployment and remove, reformat, and reimage nodes as neededStrong communication and collaboration skillsAdditional Notes: Drug Test required with Background Check Citizenship requirement - Must be authorized to work in the US Must have skills:PowerScale Project Tasks Customer has had a large IT turnover and the majority of the team has minimal experience with PoweScale. The customer has a tech refresh scheduled the week of 9/8 in two locations (IN/KY). This outline the experience should have for this assignment:Assist with day to day operational activities/tasksGeneral troubleshooting/optimization - ensure the customer understands how to manage these areas once residency is completedMonitors, reviews, and manage environment to identify areas of improvement following Dell EMC best practiceReview user permission/access, provide areas of improvement/best practice recommendation • KT to keep clusters healthy moving forward (code/firmware upgrades)Monitors, reviews, and manage environmentConduct knowledge transfer for new technology features, management and admin activities, and Standard Operating Procedures.Review IT processes and policies (Incident, capacity, performance and change management as part of new solution)May need to create shares when neededAssist with cluster replication if neededAssist with how to set up policies to replicate if neededShare best practice methodologies throughout the residency assignmentResident is expected to be self-directed, able to accomplish tasks with little to no direction