Data Storage Architect
About the role
We are seeking a Data Storage Architect with deep expertise across enterprise storage platforms — NetApp ONTAP, Pure Storage, and Ceph — to design, deploy, and operate the storage foundation that supports our compute, virtualization, database, and Kubernetes workloads. The role spans block, file, and object storage across data center, edge, and cloud environments, with strong attention to performance, data protection, and cost.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and operate the storage foundation supporting compute, virtualization, database, and Kubernetes workloads across data center, edge, and cloud environments.
- Operate heterogeneous storage estates at scale, understand the storage characteristics of diverse workloads, and bring strong automation discipline to storage engineering work.
- Ensure compliance with storage performance, capacity planning, and cost optimization standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on storage strategy and execution.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Requirements
- Five or more years of enterprise storage engineering experience
- Deep expertise in NetApp ONTAP or Pure Storage FlashArray/FlashBlade
- Hands-on experience with Ceph at production scale
- Strong understanding of SAN, NAS, and object storage protocols
- Experience with storage integration for VMware and Kubernetes (CSI)
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs
- Strong understanding of storage performance, capacity planning, and cost optimization
- Excellent troubleshooting skills across storage, network, and host layers
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Qualifications
- Vendor certifications (NCDA, NCIE, Pure Storage certifications) are preferred
- Experience with hybrid-cloud storage replication is preferred
- Familiarity with software-defined storage platforms beyond Ceph is preferred
- Experience with object storage at petabyte scale is preferred
- Exposure to AI/ML workloads with extreme I/O requirements is preferred
Skills
The ideal candidate has operated heterogeneous storage estates at scale, understands the storage characteristics of diverse workloads, and brings strong automation discipline to storage engineering work.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$140,000–$155,000 Annually
Schedule
100% Remote (U.S.)
Contact
To apply, please send your resume to Harry@bvteck.com or contact us at (908)676-4399.
Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.