Infrastructure Storage Engineer

Job Details:Job Description: Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision.Join us and build on our legacy of innovation and collaboration as we deliver world‑changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet.Life at Intel: Intel's Foundry Automation (IFA) group is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Storage Engineer.In this role, you will lead the architecture, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of NetApp storage platforms supporting engineering, cloud, virtualization, OpenShift, and AI infrastructure environments. You will be responsible for delivering scalable NAS, object, and data protection solutions while also supporting enterprise SAN services and storage integration across virtualized and platform services environments.This role is central to designing, implementing, maintaining, and scaling high-performance storage platforms that support Intel Foundry's critical infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with platform engineering, cloud, DevOps, virtualization, and software engineering teams to build reliable, automated, and highly available storage services.The ideal candidate combines deep NetApp expertise with storage engineering, automation, and operational excellence. Experience with enterprise SAN technologies, Fibre Channel fabrics, block storage provisioning, and storage networking concepts is highly desirable to support mixed storage environments and infrastructure modernization initiatives.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Plan, manage, and optimize installation, configuration, and tuning of NetApp NAS platforms, SAN, SDS, object storage, and backup solutions.Design and implement scalable storage solutions supporting bare metal, virtualized, containerized, and cloud environments.Manage storage provisioning, replication, data protection, performance optimization, capacity management, and lifecycle activities.Lead storage modernization, migration, and automation initiatives while maintaining operational standards and documentation.Monitor performance and utilization, troubleshoot storage issues, and ensure high availability and data integrity across the environment.Partner with infrastructure, virtualization, networking, cloud, and software engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable storage services.The Ideal Candidate Must Demonstrate:Strong hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP administration, including NAS services, data protection, and storage lifecycle management.In-depth knowledge of NAS, SAN, SDS, and Object Storage technologies, including configuration, performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.Experience with storage protocols including NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3, Fibre Channel (FC), and iSCSI.Experience with NetApp technologies such as SnapMirror, SnapVault, Snapshot, FlexVol, FlexGroup, and Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs).Familiarity with enterprise SAN platforms such as PowerMax or similar enterprise storage arrays.Hands-on experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Veeam and SnapVault.Strong background supporting on-premises storage infrastructure in physical and virtualized environments, with familiarity in hybrid cloud integration.Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and REST APIs to improve operational efficiency and scalability.Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve storage, performance, replication, and capacity-related issues.Effective in collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams and communicating complex technical concepts clearly.This position requires regular onsite presence at our Chandler, Arizona facility.Qualifications:Candidates must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The experience listed below may be obtained through schoolwork, research, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.3+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise storage environments.Preferred qualifications:Experience with NetApp AFF, FAS, ASA, and other related platforms.Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and NetApp Trident.Experience with Veeam, Rubrik, Cohesity, or other enterprise backup solutions.Experience with Dell EMC PowerMax, Dell ECS Object Storage and enterprise SAN platforms.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.Strong background in data protection, disaster recovery, and high-availability architectures.Experience supporting AI/ML, engineering compute, or high-performance storage workloads.We welcome motivated professionals to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to Intel, where you will have the opportunity to grow your career while helping to shape the future of technology in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Apply today to be part of Intel's journey to redefine possibilities.Interview Tips: Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Arizona, PhoenixAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefitsWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel. Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $100,550.00-194,270.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Work Model for this RoleThis role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.SummaryLocation: US, Arizona, PhoenixType: Full time