Storage Administrator Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of storage administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for 24 x 7 Tier II and Tier III systems administration support for MHF, ACTOR and EMS messaging systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong diagnostic skills with performance related issues Personal Attributes
• NetApp Data On Tap in Cluster Mode (CDOT administration)
• SAN Brocade administration and performance management
• HP 3Par systems administration
• Higher education (prefered technical or similar)
• SAN networking (Brocade, Cisco)
• Proficiency in DS8000, XIV, V7000/SVC
• IBM Spectrum Control (TPC) would be an advantage

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the storage administrator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for l2 & L3 level Storage Management services, support and product support for client using Netapps, NAS, FAS and 7 Mode/ C Mode Suite.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Configure and Monitor system backups utilizing Symantec Netbackup software
• Restore data from backup repositories when requested
• Able to perform advanced technical troubleshooting and resolved problems in a timely manner
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in at least one of the following, Pure Storage arrays, NetApp FAS (7-Mode and CDOT) , HP Storage hardware and software
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in either Brocade, Cisco MDS FC SAN Switches or SAN zoning skills
• Good technical knowledge of storage replication technologies and data migration using NetApp 7MTT tools
• Good technical knowledge of NetApp, HP and Brocade SAN storage management tools including OnCommand, and Brocade SAN Health or equivalent
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and execute various concurrent streams of work

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the storage administrator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for systems Administration support to include building, testing, and troubleshooting operating systems using Virtual Center.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• MDS SAN switches
• DCNM would be an advantage
• The Tivoli Storage Administrator should be experienced with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager's concepts, features, functions and benefits
• Highly experienced in designing and implementing Storage Solutions based on Netapp filers
• Data ONTAP Mode Administration (installing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting)
• Netapp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or equivalent
• Familiarity with office automation software (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of server and storage hardware

I would like to submit my application for the storage administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for l4 level Storage Management services, support and product support for client using Netapps, NAS, FAS and 7 Mode/ C Mode Suite.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles
• Experience managing FC based SAN deployments
• Experience managing iSCSI based SAN deployment
• Experience with either Windows server or Linux OS
• Experience on Hardware maintenance
• General administration of SAN storage arrays (EMC Symmetrix, VMAX, Clariion and NetApp FAS series)
• Experience and knowledge of storage hardware and software in Unix/Linux and Windows environments
• Provision storage using EMC Control Center, Unisphere, VMAX, VPlex, NetApp OnComand and Navisphere and assist in server configurations

I am excited to be applying for the position of storage administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administration, documentation and operational support including disaster recovery for enterprise applications, hardware and operating systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent communication skills with peers and senior management
• Willingness to share knowledge and expertise with colleagues
• Wide knowledge base in multiple operating system environments
• Strong background in Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Strong background in system backups such as VERITAS NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.6 and Tape Libraries
• Experience background in networking and Fiber Channel Zoning
• Recent experience in a classified environment sufficient to support helping pass DSS audits
• Administration of Active Directory services, LDAP