Senior Storage Engineer

Senior Storage Engineer Location: Newport Beach, California (On-site) Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Storage Engineer for a high-visibility ownership role. This position is a critical subject matter expert responsible for owning the enterprise storage environment, with a primary focus on NetApp. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between the internal team and an external vendor, enabling stability for on-premise storage while supporting the future transition to cloud-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the enterprise storage environment, with a primary focus on the NetApp platform. Manage file systems, storage allocation, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Develop and oversee data lifecycle and archiving strategies, including managing file shares and data governance. Support security-related storage functions, including ransomware protection and threat detection. Act as the primary point of contact for an external vendor, coordinating work and ensuring accountability. Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions across multiple regions. Provide escalation support for complex storage issues, collaborating with operations teams to resolve incidents. Define and enforce security best practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance standards for the storage environment. Ensure availability and integrity through backup/recovery integration, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. Required Qualifications Demonstrated hands-on expertise in NetApp administration, architecture, and troubleshooting. 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization, and storage platforms. Strong background in enterprise storage engineering, including managing file shares and storage lifecycle. Deep expertise in SAN/NAS architectures and a strong understanding of VMware storage integration. Working knowledge of Windows and Linux file systems and storage tuning. Experience with multi-site, high-availability infrastructure environments. Expertise in Brocade SAN fabric switches, including zoning, firmware upgrades, and performance tuning. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Advanced experience with Pure Storage solutions. Experience with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, particularly Nutanix. Familiarity with automation, data intelligence tools, and AI-driven storage capabilities. Exposure to hybrid on-premise to cloud transition projects. A strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. 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