Sr Infrastructure Platform Engineer - Storage

Sr Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Storage

BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization and storage platforms including PURE and NetApp, with a strong focus on automation
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux file systems and storage tuning
Deep expertise in SAN/NAS architectures
Strong understanding of VMware storage integration
Expertise in Brocade SAN fabric switches, including zoning, firmware upgrades, port management and performance tuning
Proficiency in automation tools and technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Packer, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience with multi-site, high-availability infrastructure environments
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Strong communication skills

Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions, including PURE, NetApp in VMware environments and Hyper Converged Infrastructure across multiple regions
Provide escalation support for complex storage issues, collaborating with operations and support teams to resolve incidents efficiently
Define security best practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance standards for storage environment
Communicate and enforce storage standards across teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation and compliance
Participate in automation and IaC projects to optimize system performance and reduce manual intervention globally
Monitor storage performance and capacity, tuning systems to meet SLAs and growth demands
Ensure storage security and compliance, including access controls, audit readiness, and encryption practices globally
Ensure the reliability of server and storage infrastructure, including regular maintenance and performance optimization
Ensure availability and integrity through backup/recovery integration, replication and DR strategies
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation