Storage Engineer

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking a Systems and Infrastructure Engineer to design and optimize data storage systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with SAN and NAS technologies, and strong problem-solving skills. This contract role offers competitive pay, focused on maintaining and enhancing storage solutions within a collaborative IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Mid-Senior level.
• Contract employment type.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance storage solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain storage systems.
• Monitor systems for performance and resolve issues.
• Develop and implement data backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with IT teams for integration.
• Tune storage performance and manage resources.

Skills

Experience with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS

Knowledge of Storage vendors appliance systems (NetApp, EMC)

Scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication abilities

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

NetApp OnTap

Job description

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) provided pay range

This range is provided by netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Systems and Infrastructure Engineer - Netflix Labs (L6)

Designs, implement, maintain, optimize, merge and unify data storage infrastructure. Be able to plan and implement storage network interfaces, ensure data is secure, reliable, and implement backup solutions. Key responsibilities include managing storage systems (SAN, NAS, cloud), configuring hardware and software, installing and configuring backup systems and disaster recovery, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other IT teams.

Core responsibilities

• Design and implementation: Plan and implement high-performance storage solutions like SAN, NAS, and cloud storage to meet business needs.
• Maintenance and management: Install, configure, and maintain storage systems and software, including performing upgrades, patches, and backups.
• Troubleshooting and support: Monitor systems for performance, identify and resolve issues, and provide technical support.
• Data protection: Develop and implement data backup, replication, and disaster recovery plans.
• Data Merging: Plan and implement data migration to unified system.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation of storage configurations, procedures, and reports.
• Collaboration: Work with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of storage systems with other technologies.
• Optimization: Tune storage performance and manage resource allocation.

Key skills and qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Technical skills

• Experience with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and direct-attached storage.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms storage configuration (like VMware).
• Knowledge of Storage vendors appliance systems (NetApp, EMC), Knowledge configuring Backup appliances. Scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Detailed experience in Netapp OnTap and Snap technologies (advantage).
• Proficiency with storage management tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to achieving goals in high quality and in time.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Computer and Network Security, IT System Data Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting