Certification Engineer

Description:

Job Summary:

Performing certifications and QA on different tape libraries, tape drives and backup applications. Qualifying new NearStore VTL code with different tape libraries. Working with customers and the engineering team to handle escalation relating to physical tape libraries



Essential Functions:
Certification of new and existing Tape libraries with NearStore VTL.
Running certification and QA level tests utilizing different backup applications against NearStore VTL.
Assistance with field escalations relating to tape libraries, backup applications and tape drives.
Testing and analyzing VTL compatibility with Brocade, Cisco and Mcdata switches.
Debugging and recreating problems with VTL and other related hardware.
Create test plans.

Certification work will occur at NetApp labs as well as at customers and vendors locations. Some travel is required.



Requirements:
Expert level of proficiency in tape libraries and tape drives.
Working knowledge of major backup applications (E.g. Veritas NetBackup, TSM, and Legato. Others are plus.
Familiarity with major operating systems (E.g. Solaris, Linux, W2K).
Understanding of fibre channel protocol and fabric in general.
Ability to create and update test plans.

Education:

BS in Engineering or Equivalent Requirements: Travel < 10 % Professional / College Professional Site Expertise Marketing Job Type Full Time Location US-CA-Sunnyvale (Corporate Headquarters) Years of Experience 3-5 Years