Distributed Systems Engineer - Storage

Job Responsibilities:

• Define the technical vision and strategy for on-premise and cloud-native distributed computing systems.
• Architect hybrid-cloud infrastructure solutions for enterprise-scale applications.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-powered infrastructure optimization.
• Collaborate to develop compliance frameworks for infrastructure security, governance, and regulatory adherence.
• Guide executive decision-making through infrastructure strategy recommendations.
• Oversee complex hybrid-cloud migrations, expansions, and serverless computing transitions.
• Drive automation efforts for cloud-native Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Establish global performance benchmarks for cloud workloads and scalability.
• Define the systems architecture and engineering roadmap and align it with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across multiple projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation.
• Build strategic vendor relationships and lead procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
• Define and lead the infrastructure strategy, including storage, server, and virtualization architecture.
• Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Champion Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement within the team.
• Establish and enforce documentation standards and operational procedures.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage vendor relationships.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Define the strategic roadmap for on-premise infrastructure modernization.
• Oversee enterprise-wide infrastructure audits, compliance, and risk assessments.
• Lead cross-site infrastructure standardization and disaster recovery planning.
• Define and govern enterprise Azure architecture and cloud adoption strategy.
• Lead multi-region deployments and global infrastructure scaling.
• Mentor teams on infrastructure best practices, certifications, and emerging technologies.
• Defines Agile delivery strategy for infrastructure teams and aligns infrastructure roadmaps with enterprise Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe).
• Role model for high-performing engineering teams and positively influences organizational culture and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicates vision and strategy to executives and stakeholders.
• Prioritizes strategic initiatives and resource allocation and can delegates effectively.
• Champions enterprise documentation practices and knowledge sharing. Reviews and approves high-level architecture and policy documents.
• Establishes KPIs and SLAs for infrastructure quality. Leads quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience.
• Six years of relevant work experience.
• Prior project delivery certification or extensive delivery experience in Agile, Waterfall, Scrum.
• An expert in virtualization (VMware, KVM), storage (SAN/NAS), and backup systems.
• Proven track record of designing scalable hybrid-cloud solutions for large enterprises.
• Expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud computing and automation strategies.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence strategic technical decisions.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Extensive experience as an lead technology advisor and ability to mentor team members.
• Expert knowledge of backup tools, DR/BCP and system documentation.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and system administration.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of all ITSM concepts and processed.
• Demonstrated experience of on-premise and Azure-based infrastructure or services.
• Preferred:
  • Microsoft Azure Certified Administrator.
  • Microsoft Azure Certified Architect.
  • Advanced vendor product certifications.

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