VP Python Infrastructure Automation and Storage Engineer

The Storage Engineer sits within the Technology & Data Services Infrastructure Engineering team. The team owns the design delivery and long-term integrity of enterprise storage platforms NetApp ONTAP and Pure Storage across multiple global datacenters cloud environments and regional offices. Working closely with compute networking and application teams the team drives platform strategy technology adoption and engineering-led automation across the storage estate.

• Design and implement automation for storage provisioning capacity management and operational workflows using Python Bash and IaC tooling (Terraform Ansible or equivalent).
• Drive reduction of manual toil through scripted workflows and self-service enablement; own the automation backlog for the storage domain.
• Build REST API integrations against storage platforms (NetApp ONTAP Pure Storage) and develop reporting tooling and scripted operational pipelines.
• Contribute to storage DR strategy implementations platform upgrade workflows and post-change validation executed and validated largely through automation.
• Design and implement Kubernetes-attached storage via Astra Trident including persistent volume strategy and protocol selection.
• Engage business and application stakeholders on capacity planning and platform roadmaps; produce engineering documentation architecture decision records and runbooks.
• Own RCA delivery for storage-related incidents and drive permanent fix implementation through safe change practices.

Core (essential):

• Strong proficiency in Python for infrastructure automation REST API integrations against storage and network platforms (NetApp ONTAP Pure Storage Cisco MDS) reporting tooling scripted operational workflows.
• Solid Linux systems skills shell scripting service management troubleshooting in enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/OEL/Debian).
• Bash scripting for scheduled jobs log parsing and operational tooling.
• Comfortable operating across both Agile delivery and BAU contexts; familiar with ITIL practice areas and enterprise ITSM platforms (ServiceNow preferred).
• Strong communication skills able to translate technical depth into stakeholder-facing outputs; experience producing architecture documentation and runbooks in a globally distributed environment.

Nice to have (can be developed on the job):

• Familiarity with enterprise storage platforms such as NetApp ONTAP (C-Mode SVM SnapMirror) and/or Pure Storage (FlashArray FlashBlade) deep expertise is not required on day one; solid platform grounding will develop through hands-on work.
• Working knowledge of SAN protocols (iSCSI FC NFS/CIFS) and SAN fabric management (Cisco MDS zoning and host masking).
• Exposure to Kubernetes storage concepts (Astra Trident PVC/PV lifecycle).
• Experience with IaC tooling (Terraform Ansible) in a GitOps model.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform AI Learning Center LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

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