Department: Managed Services
Location: IronOrbit - Remote
Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year
Description
IronOrbit is seeking a
Storage Engineer to oversee and support our storage infrastructure, with a strong focus on NetApp technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and performance of enterprise-grade storage systems to ensure the availability, reliability, and security of data services for both internal operations and client environments.
This role demands hands-on expertise with NetApp storage systems and a collaborative approach to working across IT functions and service delivery teams within a managed services model.
Key Responsibilities
Storage Infrastructure Management:
• Deploy, configure, and maintain NetApp AFF and FAS storage systems.
• Manage multi-protocol SVM environments including CIFS and iSCSI.
• Monitor storage performance and proactively address issues or capacity constraints.
• Support data migration and integration efforts across storage platforms.
• Ensure data protection and high availability through replication, snapshots, and backup strategies.
Operations & Support:
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for storage-related incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with virtualization, networking, and backup teams to ensure seamless storage integration.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to storage alerts and outages as required.
Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all storage configurations, topologies, and procedures.
• Adhere to change management protocols for system updates and configuration changes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
• Continuously assess and improve storage performance, redundancy, and recovery capabilities.
• Recommend storage technologies or process improvements aligned with business needs.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Must Have:
• Proficiency with NetApp AFF and FAS systems
• Experience with multi-protocol SVM, CIFS, and iSCSI
Preferred:
• Experience with Dell/EMC storage arrays
• Familiarity with Veeam backup and replication
• Working knowledge of VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platforms
• Background in Managed Services environments