Storage and Backup Engineer - Remote

NTT DATA•Plano, TX

53d•Remote

About The Position

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Storage and Backup Engineer - Remote to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). A Storage Engineer supporting an Epic infrastructure build, migration, and managed services plays a vital role in ensuring that Epic's storage architecture meets the strict performance, reliability, and compliance standards required by Epic Systems

Responsibilities

Design and Provisioning of Epic-Compliant Storage Architecture:
Design and configure storage systems (SAN/NAS) to meet Epic's System Requirements and specific performance benchmarks (e.g., IOPS, latency).
Provision storage for Epic components such as:
Chronicles (operational database), Clarity/Caboodle (reporting and analytics), Interconnect, Web Blob, Hyperspace, and other app-tier components.
Ensure proper RAID levels, thin provisioning, deduplication, and tiering strategies based on workload needs.
Data Migration and Cutover Planning:
Plan and execute data migrations as part of Epic go-lives or data center/cloud transitions, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime.
Support cutover activities for moving production environments between storage platforms or sites.
Use tools like SnapMirror, Veeam, or native vendor tools (NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure, etc.) for replication and migration.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Continuously monitor storage utilization, throughput, latency, and IOPS for Epic environments.
Proactively identify and resolve storage performance bottlenecks that may impact Epic application speed or reliability.
Fine-tune storage system settings and coordinate with server and database teams to align with Epic's performance tuning guidance.
Backup, DR, and Compliance Support:
Implement and maintain Epic-approved backup strategies and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
Coordinate backup policies for Epic Chronicles, Clarity, Caboodle, and image repositories in accordance with Epic's DR recommendations.
Ensure HIPAA-compliant storage practices, including encryption at rest, access controls, and audit logging.
Support DR testing and validation cycles for Epic readiness and compliance