Principal Storage Architect

ZT Systems • Secaucus, NJ

90d • $148,125 - $246,875

About The Position

We are seeking a Storage Architect to enhance and drive forward ZT’s storage products. Based on an in-depth understanding of the customer requirements and storage technology trends, architect and deliver compelling storage solutions to the largest cloud providers with the right balance between performance and cost.

Requirements

• BS degree – preferably in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering – with 12+ years of experience (alternatively a MS and 10+ years).
• Hands-on experience in running storage-based benchmarks (Orion, IOMeter, SPC).
• Ability to interpret results and optimize solutions for specific workloads that may be sensitive to IOPs, latency, or other performance metrics as defined by the customer.
• Experience working in globally dispersed teams.
• Ability to provide both technology, reliability, and cost assessments on new storage product offerings.
• Track record of being able to course correct in a highly volatile business environment based on new requirements or updated information.
• Experience in architecting cloud-based storage solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong network and relationships in the storage community (highly desired).

Responsibilities

• Engage strategic storage vendors (HDD, SSD, RAID, HBA, JBOD enclosures, chassis port expander) in developing compelling storage solutions for customers.
• Identify opportunities to partner with vendors on optimized and validated solutions for customer workloads.
• Work very closely with storage product managers to coordinate all vendor engagements to successfully achieve all of the company’s business goals.
• Assess existing storage solutions being sold to customers today.
• Develop a roadmap for next generation storage products based on existing storage products.
• Identify storage roadmap gaps.
• Work with senior management on determining viability of closing roadmap gaps with new storage products.
• Monitor storage solutions from across the industry that includes DAS, SAN, NAS, NAND-based, PCIe connected, and Cold Store.
• Develop collateral and train the sales team on the strengths and weaknesses of ZT storage products.
• Develop and maintain in-depth understanding of industry standard storage workloads and trends in connectivity.
• Work with quality and reliability engineers (QRE) to monitor quality of deployed storage solutions in the field.
• Use this data in assessing new storage offerings from vendors.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees