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Technical Engineering Director

Technical Engineering Director

CompanyHitachi Vantara
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Strategic leadership and visionary thinking in Systems and Software within the context of Enterprise Storage Technologies.
  • Building and nurturing cross-functional teams that embody agility and DevSecOps culture, promoting collaboration, innovation, and agility.
  • Demonstrating strong technical expertise in storage technologies, with a comprehensive understanding of data center architecture, security, and operations.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, capable of managing complex projects and leading teams under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Working independently as well as collaboratively in a virtual, geographically dispersed team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in strategy and execution and work closely with the BU leadership on various aspects of the development and execution to provide a secure, efficient, and innovative infrastructure solutions.
  • Work closely with the field leadership on key customer needs, engagements and support activities that can grow the business.
  • Pioneering storage engineering initiatives to design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient infrastructure platforms that support HV’s operational and strategic objectives.
  • Collaborating closely with Security & Compliance teams to implement and enforce policies and configurations that meet HV security standards.
  • Partnering with Product Management to develop and enhance the core platform capabilities, enabling efficient deployment and testing processes.
  • Overseeing the maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of resources, focusing on performance, cost management, and security.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert in Hardware and software technologies, guiding the engineering team and partnering with IT, security, support, and business teams to deliver projects that align with strategic goals.
  • Establishing metrics and reporting mechanisms for health, performance, and costs, making recommendations for enhancements to senior leadership.
  • Fostering an environment of continuous improvement, staying ahead of industry trends and evolving customer needs to recommend and implement changes in the core platform.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field, with an in depth understanding of Systems and Software engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud services, including significant leadership experience in storage or networking engineering roles.
  • Proven track record in implementing cloud strategies, with hands-on experience in filesystems and/or data center infrastructures.
  • Deep understanding of Storage or systems infrastructure tooling such as networking, virtual machines, key management, and more.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams, with a focus on developing skills and capabilities in mission critical infrastructure.