Storage Engineer - Hybrid

IT Accel, Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is seeking a skilled Storage Engineer to design and maintain storage systems. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, including in-depth knowledge of storage solutions and technologies. Responsibilities include developing business cases, ensuring high availability, and collaborating with teams across the organization. If you're passionate about technology, this hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of storage management experience in large enterprises.
• Advanced knowledge of storage technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases, RFI/RFP, and service level agreements.
• Design highly available storage systems that comply with company policies.
• Collaborate across large organizations to effectively achieve outcomes.

Skills

Storage management

Scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Python)

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

University Degree or Technical Certificate

Strong academic background in computer science or engineering

Tools

NetApp

Hitachi

EMC

Job description

Storage Engineer - Permanent | Hybrid (Toronto)

• Develop business cases, RFI / RFP, and service level agreements.
• Conduct research, build solutions, and maintain documentation.
• Inspire a positive work environment and champion quality, innovation, teamwork, and service to the business.
• Proven ability to present complex technical ideas in business-friendly language, with strong technical and troubleshooting skills to isolate root causes.
• Learn voraciously, stretch your thinking, and stay updated on industry and business trends.
• Research industry standards, best practices, and new technological innovations to make informed recommendations.
• Design highly available storage systems that comply with company security and regulatory policies.
• Collaborate across large organizations to effectively achieve outcomes.
• Provide creative thought leadership, while engaging others for input in shaping visions.
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements, grasp new concepts, analyze problems, evaluate options, and make timely decisions.
• Communicate effectively with audiences at all levels, tailoring style and delivery; use active listening for clarification.
• Navigate organizational policies and boundaries effectively.
• Share knowledge, educate others, and foster a positive work environment.
• Build trust and cultivate strong relationships with business and technology partners.
• Contribute to productivity, operational efficiency, and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or Technical Certificate.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of storage management experience in large enterprises, including designing, building, administering, and monitoring storage solutions.
• 2+ years scripting experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Python.
• NetApp NCDA certification is mandatory.
• Certifications such as Hitachi Content Platform, Azure AZ-900 are assets.
• Provide on-call support for deployed infrastructure and Level 1 technical support.
• Advanced knowledge of storage technology and its interactions across multiple platforms and environments.
• Extensive project experience with Object and NAS technologies, storage provisioning, virtualization, and performance management.
• Deep understanding of Storage Networking concepts: SMB, NFS, object storage, SCSI, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and related technologies.
• Experience with storage hardware and software products like NetApp, Hitachi, EMC.
• Experience working with storage systems in Unix/Windows environments, particularly with NetApp clustered systems and Hitachi Content Platform.
• Proficiency with UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Strong academic background in computer science or engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering frameworks, tools, processes, and organizational issues.
• Understanding of business standards, applications, networks, and best practices.
• Ability to address complex problems with in-depth skills and broad knowledge.

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