Senior Systems Engineer – Netapp

United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer - NetApp
(Immediate Joiners with Valid Visa Neede | Duration: 40 hours)
Location: UAE
Contract Type: 40hours/Contract
Work Permit: Compliant work permit will be provided. Candidates must already hold a valid UAE visa and be available to join immediately.
About the Role
A leading technology organisation (client name confidential) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer - NetApp to join a high-visibility datacenter transformation initiative. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in NetApp ONTAP, enterprise storage solutions, and datacenter infrastructure integration.
You will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and optimising NetApp AFF/FAS storage systems and ensuring seamless delivery across compute, network, and security layers.
Key Responsibilities
NetApp Implementation & Delivery

  • Deploy, configure, and optimise NetApp AFF/FAS storage appliances.
  • Implement ONTAP environments including clusters, SVMs, LIFs, volumes, and aggregates.
  • Configure and support NAS/SAN services: NFS, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI.
  • Implement SnapMirror, snapshot policies, and backup integrations.
  • Perform end-to-end data and storage migrations using native NetApp tools.
Infrastructure & Virtualization Integration
  • Integrate NetApp storage with VMware or Nutanix environments.
  • Support integration with large-scale enterprise or government platforms.
  • Conduct performance tuning, optimisation, and proactive monitoring.
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
  • Handle complex incidents related to NetApp systems and services.
  • Perform RCA, deliver long-term technical fixes, and maintain strong documentation (SOPs, runbooks, architecture notes).
Security & Compliance
  • Apply best practices for storage security and hardening.
  • Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, GDPR).
Required Experience
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP implementations.
  • Proven experience deploying NetApp appliances in enterprise datacenter environments.
  • Strong understanding of FC, iSCSI, replication, and data protection.
  • Experience working in project-driven delivery teams.
  • Strong ability to manage complex integrations end to end.
Technical Skills
  • NetApp ONTAP (CLI & System Manager)
  • NetApp AFF/FAS platforms
  • SnapMirror, SnapVault, Snapshot policies
  • NFS/SMB services
  • VMware storage integration (VSC, NFS datastores, iSCSI)
  • Experience with backup tools (Veeam, CommVault, etc.)
  • Good understanding of networking & security fundamentals
Soft Skills
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective stakeholder management

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2264447
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned