IT Storage Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled IT Storage Engineer to join our team in Tampa, Florida. In this Contract-to-Permanent role, you will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced storage solutions within a Linux-based environment. This position requires hands-on expertise in storage technologies and scripting, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of storage infrastructure.

Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and manage Linux-based storage systems to meet performance and scalability requirements.
• Optimize storage solutions for capacity, reliability, and availability.
• Configure and maintain file systems such as ext4, Btrfs, and other advanced technologies.
• Administer storage protocols and technologies, including iSCSI and distributed storage.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve storage-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate storage solutions with overall infrastructure.
• Automate storage provisioning and maintenance tasks using scripting languages like Bash and Python.
• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards, including encryption and access controls.
• Perform capacity planning and conduct performance tuning for storage systems.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging storage technologies and recommend enhancements to existing systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Linux system administration with a focus on storage solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux storage technologies, including Samba, iSCSI, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in managing file systems such as ext4, Btrfs, and others.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems such as NetApp, Ceph, or GlusterFS.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization tools like VMware, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions, as well as storage networking protocols.