Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title: Systems Operations Engineer-Storage

Locations: Iselin, NJ

Duration: 12 Months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement

Job Description:

• Architect, manage, and maintain enterprise storage systems including SAN, NAS, and object storage platforms.
• Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization of storage infrastructure.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for storage-related incidents and implement long-term solutions.
• Automate provisioning and operational tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python) and tools like Ansible.
• Ensure storage security, compliance, and audit readiness (SOX, PCI, HIPAA).
• Collaborate with compute, network, and application teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using enterprise tools (e.g., NetBackup, Veeam, Commvault).
• Monitor storage health using tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, or vendor-specific dashboards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for storage configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• Deep expertise in enterprise storage technologies (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage).
• Experience with SAN/NAS protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB) and storage fabric management.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Prometheus, or similar.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Proven leadership in incident management and change control processes.