Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in enterprise storage and backup management., Expertise in NAS and SAN technologies, including Dell Isilon, NetApp, and Cisco MDS., Proficient in operating systems like Linux and Windows, and virtualization platforms such as VMware., Strong skills in automation scripting with Shell, Perl, or Python..

Key responsibilities:

Monitor and optimize performance, capacity, and availability of storage systems.

Lead storage projects including implementations, migrations, and cloud integration.

Ensure compliance and security by reviewing vulnerabilities and updating policies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Job description

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

Job Description

We are seeking a Storage Engineer Expert to lead the management, optimization, and security of our enterprise storage and backup infrastructure. You will ensure high availability, compliance, and performance across our storage environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors. This role combines hands-on technical work with project leadership and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Storage & Backup Operations

Monitor performance, capacity, and availability of NAS/SAN/backup systems, proactively resolving issues.
Upgrade firmware/code on storage arrays and SAN switches, coordinating with vendors.
Provision storage for servers/virtualization teams, managing quotas and optimizing resource usage.
Manage backup storage capacity, collaborating with DBAs and application teams.
Complete daily checklists (during on-call weeks) and audit requests (security, compliance).

2. Security & Compliance

Review storage vulnerabilities, remediate with vendors, and maintain compliance.
Represent Storage in DR planning/testing, ensuring RTO/RPO adherence.
Update policies/SOPs annually and enforce security best practices.

3. Projects & Collaboration

Lead storage projects: Implementations, migrations, cloud integration, automation.
Troubleshoot issues with vendors/internal teams, prioritizing incidents/tasks.
Represent Storage in cross-functional meetings (projects, vendors, audits).

4. Team & Process Improvement

Rotate on-call duties and participate in daily team scrums.
Automate tasks: Monitoring, reporting, alerting, and provisioning.
Mentor team members, conduct knowledge transfers, and complete professional development goals.

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years in enterprise storage/backup management with expertise in:
- NAS: Dell Isilon/PowerScale, NetApp (AFF, FAS), cloud object storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Dell ECS, Scality).
- SAN: Cisco MDS, Dell PowerMax, Pure Storage FlashArray.
- Backup: Rubrik (CDM, RSC), Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, Dell PoweProtect Data Domain.
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows.
- Virtualization Platforms: VMware, Nutanix AHV.
Security/Compliance: Vulnerability remediation, audit support (HIPAA/GDPR/PCI/SOX), DR testing.
Automation: Scripting (Shell, Perl, Python) for storage orchestration and reporting.

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is $104,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

*** Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e., commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role.

At National General, great things happen when our people work together. That’s why when you join our team, we make sure it isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.

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