Global Infrastructure Storage Leader / VPI (Remote, USA )

Circana; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a strategic Vice President of Storage Administration to lead their global storage infrastructure. This role involves overseeing all aspects of storage administration, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex storage environments and a strong technical background. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous learning and fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to drive change and innovation in a leading organization while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure and storage management.
• Extensive experience with enterprise-scale storage systems.
• Strong background in data protection and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide storage solutions.
• Lead a global team of storage engineers and administrators.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of storage systems.

Skills

Leadership

Data Security

Cloud Storage Solutions

Disaster Recovery Planning

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant Certifications (CSP, VMware, NetApp)

Tools

SAN

NAS

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Vice President of Storage Administration to lead, manage, and innovate our global storage infrastructure.

This leadership position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of storage administration, ensuring the integrity, security, scalability, and efficiency of data storage systems across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a proven capability in managing complex storage environments at scale.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic:
  • Develop and implement the vision and strategy for enterprise-wide storage solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Lead the development of long-term plans for data storage, disaster recovery, backup, and archiving to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.
• Team Management:
  • Lead and manage a global team of storage engineers and administrators.
  • Provide mentorship, career development, and performance management to storage team members.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the storage team.
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Oversee the implementation, and maintenance of storage systems (SAN, NAS, object storage, cloud storage, etc.).
  • Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of storage systems.
  • Lead efforts to manage capacity planning, data migration, and data lifecycle management.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices related to data storage, including security, privacy, and governance.
  • Implement robust data protection mechanisms, including encryption, backup, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Manage risk assessments and remediation plans for storage-related vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, application development, and security, to ensure storage infrastructure meets organizational needs.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with overall IT strategy.
  • Represent storage administration at meetings, providing updates, reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the storage budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost management.
• Manage relationships with third-party storage vendors and service providers, including contract negotiations and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Evaluate and select new storage technologies and platforms, ensuring alignment with business requirements and IT strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Storage Professional (CSP), VMware, NetApp, etc.) are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and storage management, with at least 5 years in a team lead role.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise-scale storage systems, including SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and hybrid architectures.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing complex storage environments.
• Strong background in data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Deep technical expertise in storage technologies and systems architecture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive change and innovation in a large, global organization.
• Expertise in data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Proven experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud storage environments.
• Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools for storage provisioning and management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, security, and operations teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term goals with day-to-day operational needs.

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote USA

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $200,000.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. The anticipated application deadline for this position is 5/13/2025

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