VP 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 datacentres Cloud 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.

• Architect design and implement storage solutions across NetApp ONTAP (C-Mode MetroCluster) and Pure Storage (FlashArray FlashBlade) covering both on-premises and cloud-connected environments.
• Design and deliver storage DR strategies aligned to application RPO/RTO requirements using SnapMirror SVM DR SnapVault and Pure snapshot technologies.
• Lead platform upgrades software hardware and microcode across both vendors owning end-to-end planning vendor coordination and post-change validation.
• Design and implement Kubernetes-attached storage via Astra Trident including protocol selection tiering and persistent volume strategy.
• Build and maintain automation for provisioning capacity management and operational workflows using Python 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.
• Contribute to storage architecture decisions for new workloads technology evaluations and proof-of-concept assessments as the storage SME.
• Engage business and application stakeholders on storage requirements capacity planning and platform roadmaps. Produce engineering documentation architecture decision records and executive-facing summaries.
• Own RCA delivery for storage-related incidents and drive permanent fix implementation by enforcing safe change practices and contribute to platform resilience.

• Deep hands-on expertise with NetApp ONTAP (C-Mode SVM SnapMirror SnapVault FlexClone MetroCluster) and Pure Storage (FlashArray FlashBlade Purity OS).
• Proven experience with Astra Trident for dynamic Kubernetes storage provisioning and solid working knowledge across NFS CIFS/SMB iSCSI and FC SAN protocols.
• Proficiency in Python for storage automation REST API integrations (Pure ONTAP) reporting tooling and scripted workflows alongside hands-on experience with Terraform or Ansible in a GitOps model.
• Working knowledge of Cisco MDS and/or Brocade SAN fabric management including zoning and host masking.
• Grounding in ITIL practice areas and experience with enterprise ITSM platforms (ServiceNow preferred); comfortable operating across both Agile delivery and BAU contexts.
• Strong communicator able to translate technical depth into stakeholder-facing outputs; experience producing architecture documentation runbooks and exec summaries in a globally distributed environment.

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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