Data Storage Architect
Bright Vision Technologies•Overland Park, KS
•$140,000 - $155,000•Remote
About The Position
Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a Data Storage Architect to design, deploy, and operate the storage foundation for compute, virtualization, database, and Kubernetes workloads. The role covers block, file, and object storage across data center, edge, and cloud environments, with a focus on performance, data protection, and cost. The ideal candidate has experience operating heterogeneous storage estates at scale, understands the storage characteristics of varied workloads, and applies strong automation practices to storage engineering.
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.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across storage, network, and host layers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Vendor certifications such as NCDA, NCIE, or Pure Storage certifications.
- Experience with hybrid-cloud storage replication.
- Familiarity with software-defined storage platforms beyond Ceph.
- Experience with object storage at petabyte scale.
- Exposure to AI/ML workloads with extreme I/O requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
