Job#: 3041170 Job Description: Network/Operations - Systems EngineerLocation: Riverwoods, IL (Onsite) Hybrid
Role OverviewThis role is for a seasoned Storage and Backup Infrastructure engineer to manage, maintain and optimize our enterprise-level storage systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with block, file, object and backup storage technologies and will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our storage and backup infrastructure from design and implementation to day-to-day operations and strategic capacity planning.
Key Responsibilities- Independently identify and respond to onsite risks and high-priority issues, including troubleshooting incidents and managing incident queues.
- Execute tasks related to data center systems, such as critical system installations, data room moves, decommissions, and reconfigurations.
- Contribute to design decisions regarding OSI Model Layer 1 infrastructure, system automation, and capacity planning.
- Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure components and their impact on services during moves, adds, and changes.
- Define, evaluate, and improve team documentation and processes.
- Participate in team agile ceremonies, lead demos, and contribute to technology communities.
Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience:4+ years of hands-on experience as a Storage Engineer in an enterprise environment.
Technical Skills:- Deep expertise in a variety of storage and storage virtualization technologies, including at least two major vendors (e.g., IBM, NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage).
- Extensive experience with enterprise data protection solutions (NetBackup or Commvault), disaster recovery and multi-site replication.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash) for automation.
- Foxibile
- Solid understanding of storage protocols such as Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, and SMB.
Preferred Qualifications- Big project Management work experience.
- Fintech experience
- Experience with AWS cloud storage services
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and their storage requirements.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer, Dell EMC Certified Professional, AWS Cloud Practitioner).
- Experience working in a DevOps or Agile environment.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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