Sr. Storage Engineer

SBC Innovations; Plum (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Storage Infrastructure Specialist, where you will leverage your extensive experience to support critical government projects. In this dynamic role, you'll configure and manage complex storage systems, conduct thorough diagnostics, and implement innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with a talented team to design and execute effective storage strategies and contribute to significant enterprise-level projects. If you thrive in a hybrid work environment and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in storage infrastructure management.
• Proficient in SAN/NAS technologies and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement complex storage systems and solutions.
• Develop operational guides and manage system improvement recommendations.

Skills

Infrastructure Management

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

ITIL Foundations certification

Tools

EMC Unity

EMC Isilon

PURE Storage

CommVault Backup Technologies

Cisco MDS Directors

Job description

SBC Innovations seeks a seasoned Storage Infrastructure Specialist or Senior Storage Engineer with at least 6 years of real-world experience. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our Government Partner with all program-related activities including stakeholder management, configuration and change management processes, and coordination with the system engineers and system admins.

The ideal candidate will excel in:

Infrastructure Management:

• Configure, maintain and monitor complex storage systems
• Proficiency in diverse storage technologies

Problem-Solving:

• Conduct thorough system diagnostics
• Perform root cause analysis
• Implement effective corrective measures

Critical Thinking:

• Identify and analyze issues
• Draw insightful conclusions
• Develop and execute appropriate solutions

Process Optimization:

• Continuously improve existing procedures
• Implement automation strategies
• Enhance daily operational efficiency

This role requires a proactive approach to storage infrastructure management, combining technical expertise with innovative problem-solving skills.

In this role you will:

• Analyze, capture, architect, design, test, implement, troubleshoot, and provide system improvement recommendations.
• Develop and update Operations Guides for NOC/Operations engineers.
• Follow an SDLC (system development lifecycle) using proper change control processes and procedures to implement large-scale enterprise technical solutions via phased, multi-implementation platform deployments by identifying and defining requirements, detailed system designing and development, security and system testing, and release.
• Creation of system model and system architecture diagrams and designs, system test plans & test cases, implementation plans, and operations guides.
• Function as a subject matter expert for SAN/NAS Tier 3 troubleshooting, support, and improvement recommendations.
• Working Quality Assurance and project management knowledge, processes, and procedures.
• Performing work without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in the determination of technical objectives of assignments.

Qualifications include knowledge and experience within the technical concepts below:

• SAN/NAS Technologies utilizing EMC products:
  • Unity, Isilon, PURE
  • CTERA, IBMCOS (a plus but not mandatory)
• Experience in Block Replication Technologies, specifically Dell EMC RecoverPoint
• Experience in NAS Replication Technologies (Recovery Point)
• Experience in Cisco MDS Directors and Switches
• Experience in Disaster Recovery planning

Some Supplemental/Preferred Additional Qualifications/Experiences:

• Experience with enterprise-level backup software:
  • Such as CommVault Backup Technologies
• Four-year bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or scientific field or equivalent experience.
• ITIL Foundations certification

Who you are:

• Energized when faced with complex technical challenges and diligently worked to identify creative solutions.
• Ability to perform high-quality work, both independently and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to successfully meet/exceed customer expectations.
• A current/active Secret or Top-Secret clearance is desired but not required.

Period Of Performance: Immediate Hire

Work Schedule Requirements: Hybrid Work Schedule: 80% Remote Weekly (1 day onsite weekly)

What we want you to know: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Security Requirements:

• All personnel, including the support required by this initiative, must be United States Citizens, and must meet the DOJ (Department of Justice) Residency Requirement. The minimum investigation required is to be cleared for a US Government Security Eligible Public Trust clearance.
• Many positions may require up to a top-secret clearance.

SBC Innovations is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.