Senior Storage Administrator

Senior Fiber Channel Storage Administrator – HDS VSP / HPE XP Specialist page is loaded## Senior Fiber Channel Storage Administrator – HDS VSP / HPE XP Specialistlocations: Leiden area, Netherlandsposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: 2025-15014We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.* We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Senior Fiber Channel (FC) Storage Administrator** with deep expertise in managing and maintaining enterprise-grade **Hitachi Data Systems (HDS)** and/or **Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)** storage environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and resilient **SAN infrastructures** in support of business-critical applications and workloads.**Key Responsibilities*** Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise storage systems including **HDS VSP series** and **HPE XP class** storage arrays.* Manage and monitor **Fiber Channel SAN fabrics** using **Brocade switches** and associated management tools (**SANnav**, **Performance Advisor**).* Provision and allocate storage using best practices for performance, availability, and reliability.* Perform **firmware upgrades**, **patching**, and **system lifecycle management**.* Troubleshoot and resolve complex **storage-related issues** in production environments.* Develop and maintain detailed **documentation** for configuration, operations, and disaster recovery.* Work closely with **server**, **virtualization**, and **database teams** to provision and manage storage requirements.* Ensure storage systems comply with **security policies**, **audit requirements**, and **data protection standards**.* Participate in **capacity planning** and **performance tuning** efforts.* Provide **off-hours support** and participate in **on-call rotation** as required.* Lead or contribute to **projects involving storage refreshes, migrations, or architectural changes**.* Support **object storage environments**, including platforms such as **Cloudian**.**Required Qualifications*** 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise storage administration.* Expert-level knowledge of **HDS VSP / HPE XP storage arrays** (e.g., **VSP G/F series**, **Hitachi Command Suite**, **HPE XP Performance Advisor**).* Proficiency with **Fiber Channel SAN configuration**, **zoning**, and **troubleshooting**.* Experience with **SAN switch administration** (Brocade) and related tools (**SANnav**).* Solid understanding of **storage protocols** (FC, iSCSI, FCoE) and **RAID technologies**.* Familiarity with **VMware**, **Windows**, and **Linux** storage integration.* Scripting skills in **PowerShell**, **Bash**, or **Python** for automation and reporting.* Strong **problem-solving skills** and ability to work under pressure.* Excellent **communication** and **documentation** skills.**Preferred Qualifications*** Certifications such as HDS Certified Professional, HPE ASE, or Brocade SAN Specialist.* Experience with **storage virtualization** or **software-defined storage (SDS)** technologies.* Experience with **hybrid or multi-cloud storage environments** (e.g., **AWS S3**, **Cloudian Object Storage**).**Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).**What we offer***We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.**If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.*Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.### Job Alertan account and register for a Job Alert and we will let you know when new jobs matching your career interests become available. #J-18808-Ljbffr