Cloud Storage Platform Engineer

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Cloud Storage Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise storage and data protection services across AWS and Azure. You will use IaC to automate backup, recovery, storage provisioning, and cyber resiliency in a regulated, security‑conscious environment.

You will develop repeatable automation, align storage platforms with enterprise standards, monitor backup health and costs, and collaborate with cloud, security, and operations

Qualifications

• Combined minimum 8 years of higher education and/or work experience in systems design/management/architecture.
• 3+ years of infrastructure, storage, or cloud engineering experience.
• Hands-on with AWS storage and data protection services (S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, AWS Backup, Glacier).
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, AWS CDK).
• Scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise storage and data protection services in AWS, including S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, and AWS Backup.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code to automate backup, recovery, storage provisioning, and cyber resiliency workflows.
• Build repeatable automation for provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, reporting, and policy enforcement.
• Align cloud storage platforms with enterprise standards, security controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen cyber resiliency with immutable backups, cross-account/region replication, and tested recovery procedures.
• Implement monitoring and reporting for backup success, capacity, cost, and compliance posture.
• Create and maintain runbooks, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, application, and operations teams to deliver secure storage solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement, incident response, root cause analysis, and patch cycles.

Skills

Automation mindset

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Cross-team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Location: Buffalo, NY (Seneca One) / Hybrid - 4 days in officeTeam: Infrastructure Engineering – Storage & Data ProtectionAbout the RoleWe're looking for a Cloud Storage Platform Engineer to help design, build, and improve enterprise storage and data protection services in AWS and Azure. You'll use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate backup, recovery, storage provisioning, and cyber resiliency. You'll also make sure our cloud storage platforms meet enterprise standards for security, operations, and compliance.This role suits an engineer who likes automation, cares about reliability, and wants to help protect the organization's most important data.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement enterprise storage and data protection services in AWS, including S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, and AWS Backup.Develop Infrastructure-as-Code with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to automate backup, recovery, storage provisioning, and cyber resiliency workflows.Build repeatable automation for provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, reporting, and policy enforcement.Align cloud storage platforms with enterprise standards, operational procedures, security controls, and regulatory and compliance requirements.Strengthen cyber resiliency with immutable backups, vault lock, cross-account and cross-region replication, and tested recovery procedures.Implement monitoring and reporting for backup success, capacity, cost, and compliance posture.Create and maintain documentation, including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures.Collaborate with cloud, security, application, and operations teams to deliver secure and scalable storage solutions.Take part in continuous improvement efforts, incident response, root cause analysis, and patching and maintenance cycles.Required QualificationsCombined minimum of 8 years’ higher education and/or work experience in systems design, management and/or architecture3+ years of experience in infrastructure, storage, or cloud engineering.Hands-on experience with AWS storage and data protection services, such as S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, AWS Backup, and Glacier.Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.Scripting or programming experience in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.Understanding of backup and recovery concepts, including RPO/RTO, retention, replication, and disaster recovery.Familiarity with security controls such as IAM, KMS encryption, and least-privilege access.Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.Preferred QualificationsAWS certifications, such as Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer.Experience with enterprise backup platforms, such as Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, or Veeam, in hybrid or cloud environments.Knowledge of cyber resiliency practices, such as air-gapped and immutable backups and ransomware recovery.Experience with compliance frameworks, such as SOX, PCI-DSS, NIST, or FFIEC.Familiarity with configuration management tools, such as Ansible, and policy-as-code tools, such as AWS Config, Service Control Policies (SCPs), or OPA.Experience with monitoring and reporting tools, such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or Grafana.Key CompetenciesStrong automation-first mindsetAnalytical, structured problem-solvingClear written and verbal communicationAbility to work across teams in a regulated enterprise environmentCommitment to continuous learning and improveM&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America