Senior Storage Engineer
About The Position
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Storage Engineer to join our Data Center Services Team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided. As a Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer - Storage you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by designing, implementing, and maintaining modern storage infrastructure across various locations globally. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 8 people in the Pacific Life Corporate division.
Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization and storage platforms including PURE and NetApp.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux file systems and storage tuning.
- Deep expertise in SAN/NAS architectures.
- Strong understanding of VMware storage integration.
- Expertise in Brocade SAN fabric switches, including zoning, firmware upgrades, port management and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Experience with multi-site, high-availability infrastructure environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced experience with PURE and NetApp Storage Solutions
- Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure
- Experience with automation
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions, including PURE, NetApp in VMware environments and Hyper Converged Infrastructure across multiple regions.
- Provide escalation support for complex storage issues, collaborating with operations and support teams to resolve incidents efficiently.
- Define security best practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance standards for storage environment.
- Communicate and enforce storage standards across teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation and compliance.
- Monitor storage performance and capacity, tuning systems to meet SLAs and growth demands.
- Ensure storage security and compliance, including access controls, audit readiness, and encryption practices globally.
- Ensure the reliability of server and storage infrastructure, including regular maintenance and performance optimization.
- Ensure availability and integrity through backup/recovery integration, replication and DR strategies.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
- Generous paid time off options
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Schedules
- Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
