Storage Engineer

Job Title : Storage Engineer
Location : Remote some occasional travel

Duration : 12+ months Contract (with possible extension)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Attached Storage (NAS) Engineer to join our infrastructure team. This role is responsible for designing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise file storage solutions, with a strong focus on Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon) and mixed OS (Microsoft/Linux) environments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a strong operational mindset, and experience supporting mission-critical storage platforms in complex enterprise environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and support enterprise NAS solutions with hands-on experience in Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon).
• Provided direct support for specific applications with dedicated NAS infrastructure.
• Administer and optimize PowerScale architecture, including node layout, quotas, snapshots, and services.
• Support patching and upgrades to the PowerScale appliances.
• Manage data replication and disaster recovery, including SyncIQ operations and DR failover.
• Support SMB and NFS protocols across Windows and Linux environments.
• Administer Active Directory-integrated file services.
• Manage NTFS, share permissions, ACLs, GPOs, and group-based access.
• Support DFS and DNS related to file access and application dependencies.
• Execute file migrations using tools such as Robocopy.
• Resolve complex Linux-to-Windows permission mappings (e.g., Oracle).
• Fulfill compliance and legal access requests.
• Use PowerShell, bash, python, command-line, and AI tools for automation and troubleshooting.
• Documentation of build, configuration, and operational activities and change management for operational changes and upgrades.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise NAS platforms, preferably Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft and Linux server technologies and file services.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory and access control models.
• Proficiency with SMB and NFS protocols.
• Experience using PowerShell, bash, python, and/or other command-line tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle products such as WebLogic, C2M, CC&B, etc.
• Background in large-scale file migrations or storage modernization.
• Experience with object storage and modern file sharing protocols.
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, or legal data requests.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution.