Cloud Operations Storage Engineer

The Role

Storage System Design and Architecture:

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand storage requirements.
• Design and architect storage solutions that align with client needs and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate storage hardware and software components.

Storage Implementation and Configuration:

• Deploy and configure storage arrays, SAN/NAS devices, and related infrastructure.
• Set up and fine-tune storage systems to optimize performance and reliability.
• Ensure proper integration of storage solutions with existing IT infrastructure.

Data Migration and Storage Expansion:

• Plan and execute data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Assist in capacity planning and storage expansion projects to accommodate data growth.

Data Security and Compliance:

• Implement robust security measures to protect stored data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data security regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct security assessments and audits as needed.

Backup and Recovery Strategy:

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
• Test backup and recovery procedures regularly and make improvements as necessary.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor storage system performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Implement performance tuning measures to enhance system efficiency.

Troubleshooting and Incident Resolution:

• Diagnose and resolve storage-related incidents and issues.
• Collaborate with support teams to ensure timely incident resolution.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of storage configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members as needed.

Emerging Technologies Evaluation:

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging storage technologies.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend their adoption when beneficial.

Evaluate new technologies and recommend their adoption when beneficial.

The Requirements

• 5-10 years experience managing NAS and SAN data storage arrays in an enterprise setting. Prior roles of a similar nature in a highly regulated environment are a plus.
• Industry certifications or a demonstrable experience managing data storage systems in an ethernet and fiber channel switching configuration. FC zoning, array volume management/consumption supporting virtualized compute environments.
• Infrastructure automation via PowerShell, Python scripting in a code repository CI/CD environment.

WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer