Data Storage Architect

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

BV Teck is seeking a Data Storage Architect with deep expertise across enterprise storage platforms—NetApp ONTAP, Pure Storage, and Ceph—to design, deploy, and operate the storage foundation supporting compute, virtualization, databases, and Kubernetes workloads.

The role spans block, file, and object storage across data center, edge, and cloud environments, with strong focus on performance, data protection, and cost optimization, plus a disciplined approach to storage automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise storage engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in NetApp ONTAP or Pure Storage FlashArray/FlashBlade.
• Hands-on Ceph at production scale.
• Strong SAN, NAS, and object storage knowledge.
• Experience with VMware and Kubernetes storage (CSI).
• Scripting/automation using Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs.
• Understanding of storage performance, capacity planning, and cost.
• Strong troubleshooting across storage, network, and host layers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

NetApp ONTAP

Pure Storage

Ceph

SAN NAS Obj

VMware

Kubernetes CSI

Automation

Ansible

Terraform

REST APIs

Performance tuning

Cost optimization

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

11,666 – 12,916 $

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is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title:

Data Storage Architect

Location:

100% Remote (U.S.)

Position Type:

Full-time, Direct W2

Salary Range:

$140,000–$155,000 Annually

Experience Required:

6+ years

Sponsorship:

U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Data Storage Architect with deep expertise across enterprise storage platforms — NetApp ONTAP, Pure Storage, and Ceph — to design, deploy, and operate the storage foundation that supports our compute, virtualization, database, and Kubernetes workloads. The role spans block, file, and object storage across data center, edge, and cloud environments, with strong attention to performance, data protection, and cost. The ideal candidate has operated heterogeneous storage estates at scale, understands the storage characteristics of diverse workloads, and brings strong automation discipline to storage engineering work.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of enterprise storage engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in NetApp ONTAP or Pure Storage FlashArray/FlashBlade.
• Hands‑on experience with Ceph at production scale.
• Strong understanding of SAN, NAS, and object storage protocols.
• Experience with storage integration for VMware and Kubernetes (CSI).
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of storage performance, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across storage, network, and host layers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vendor certifications (NCDA, NCIE, Pure Storage certifications).
• Experience with hybrid‑cloud storage replication.
• Familiarity with software‑defined storage platforms beyond Ceph.
• Experience with object storage at petabyte scale.
• Exposure to AI/ML workloads with extreme I/O requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.