BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

The Pure Storage teams come from various backgrounds and we thrive off of challenging the norm. This cross pollination of backgrounds led to numerous ground breaking ideas and has helped us build one of the most reliable and easy to use storage systems in the industry. As an Implementation Engineer, you will be on the national team providing support and services in implementing FlashArray/FlashBlade/FlashStack. Your goal is to enable our customers by advising on best practices with host integration and perform knowledge transfer on Purity to perform day to day storage functions. You will contribute to the evergreen storage business model by ensuring the NDU upgrades are online and seamless. The I&I team is often the first one to implement new features in the field; an example of this is capacity consolidation. We work closely with Product Management and Support to validate the process/training/procedures. As such we are constantly giving feedback on what works and what doesn’t in the field. What You Will Be Doing

• Perform installation of //x & XL series Flash Array at customer premises
• Perform installation of Pure FlashBlade arrays at customer premises
• Installation of Pure Active Cluster at client premises and other software and functionality offered by Pure.
• Perform Non-Disruptive Upgrades (NDUs) of all Flash Array series
• Perform Non-Disruptive Upgrades (NDUs) of FlashBlade arrays
• Work closely with support and other PS team members to ensure successful array upgrade
• Perform installation of Expansion Shelves, Data Packs, expansion cards, etc
• Perform Capacity Consolidation
• Run assessment calls with customer regarding upcoming NDUs and Installations
• Perform basic knowledge transfer with customers including creation of Hosts, Host Groups, Volumes, Replication Sessions, etc.
• Plan travel to customer sites to perform installations and upgrades
• Train partners on how to perform NDU for FlashArray series
• Train partners on how to install and setup FlashArray
• Installation of other Pure hardware or functionality offered by the company now or in the future.
• Travel to customer sites throughout Europe and sometimes Middle East and Africa

What You Bring To The Team

• Strong technical skills in the areas of storage (SAN and NAS) and server.
• Strong technical skills in Ethernet, IP Networking, and FC Networks
• Experience of hardware installation, software configuration
• Strong Experience with VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, Linux
• Experience with other Unix variants, like AIX, HPUX
• Experience with creating a run book, design workbook, and statement of work
• A team player who is able to effectively allocate time and resources to manage multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Consultancy experience and customer facing skills
• Eager to Travel

Technical Requirements

• Strong technical skills in storage (SAN and NAS) and server
• Strong networking skills in Ethernet (NVME-oF, IP) and Fiber Channel
• VMware
• Hyper-V
• Linux/Unix
• Cisco UCS
• Understanding of storage protocols (FC/iSCSI/NFS/SMB/S3)
• Experience with one or more of the following: Citrix Xen Desktop, VMware, Oracle, SQL

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

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