Senior Fiber Channel Storage Administrator - HDS VSP / HPE XP Specialist
Swift
ABOUT US
We’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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We give you the freedom to be yourself
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.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
