Senior Storage Engineer

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.We are seeking an experienced Senior Storage Engineer to implement, operate, and continuously improve highly available infrastructure supporting mission-critical enterprise allocations and services.The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in enterprise storage, SAN/NAS technologies, VMware virtualization, Linux, data protection, and disaster recovery/business continuity. This position requires a highly experienced hands-on engineer capable of independently solving complex infrastructure problems and providing technical leadership across multiple technology domains.Responsibilities:Implement, support, and optimize enterprise infrastructure supporting mission critical applications and servicesEngineer and administer enterprise SAN, NAS, and storage platforms, including block, file, and object storage technologiesMaintain highly available storage architectures across multiple data centers.Configure, administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Fibre Channel SAN environments, using Brocade switching technologySupport enterprise storage platforms such as Dell Powermax, Infinidat Infinibox, VAST Data, or comparable enterprise storage technologiesSupport VMware vSphere/ESXi infrastructure and its integration with enterprise storage and networkingSupport Linux-based infrastructure, primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or comparable enterpriseImplement storage replication snapshots, data protection, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutionsMaintain DR/BCP architectures, procedures, and recovery strategies for critical systemsPerform capacity planning, performance analysis, forecasting, and infrastructure lifecycle managementDiagnose complex infrastructure problems spanning storage, SAN, virtualization, operating systems, networking, and applicationsSupport automation and scripting to improve infrastructure deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operational efficiencyCreate and maintain architecture diagrams, engineering standards, implementation plans, operational procedures, and technical documentationCollaborate with application, database, network, security, backup, and infrastructure engineering teamsProvide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers and serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise storage and infrastructure technologiesParticipate in production support and resolution of critical infrastructure incidents as requiredQualifications:Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent practical experience10+ years system and operation engineering experienceExtensive experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in highly available production environmentsStrong hands-on experience with enterprise SAN and NAS storage technologiesStrong understanding of enterprise storage concepts including: Block and file storageRAID and data protectionThin ProvisioningSnapshots and clonesReplicationStorage efficiency technologiesPerformance analysis and optimizationCapacity managementMultipathingHigh availability and resiliencyExperience administering Fibre Channel SAN fabricsStrong understanding of Fibre Channel concepts including zoning, WWNs, multipathing, fabric design, redundancy, and troubleshootingExperience with enterprise storage platforms from vendors such as Dell Technologies, Infindat, VAST Data, and NetappStrong experience with VMware vSphere/Esxi and enterprise virtualization environmentsExperience administering and troubleshooting (Linux, AIX)Experience designing and supporting backup, recovery, replication, disaster recovery, replication, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutionsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex production infrastructure issues involving multiple technologies and vendorsExperience with infrastructure capacity planning and performance analysisStrong understanding of high-availability and resilient infrastructure design principlesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, application teams, vendors, and leadershipExperience with object storage and S3-compatibile storage technologiesExperience with infrastructure automation using Ansible, REST APIs, and shell scriptingExperience performing large-scale storage migrations and technology refreshesExperience working in environments with strict availability, security, compliance, and change-management requirementsThis position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.The pay range is $164,300 - $222,300.The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.Additional Information:Our Careers PageOur Benefits SummaryVerisign in the CommunityOur EEO StatementOur Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/CandidatesReasonable AccommodationsStaffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.