Storage Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Westminster, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • Eight (5) years' experience in storage operations / storage engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree from an accredited university in a technical field (five additional years of experience in storage operations may be considered in lieu of degree)
  • Experience in overall IT infrastructure, storage engineering, storage systems, and systems architecture
  • Minimum of 5 years’ related experience with IC and/or DoD systems
  • Experience with full life cycle storage administration, architecture, and support including storage utilizations, capacity planning and adjusting storage requirements
  • Deep understanding of protocols like iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, Fibre Channel, and object storage (S3, Swift)
  • Strong understanding of performance metrics (i.e., IOPS, Latency, throughput)
  • Experience in a high-performance environment including low latency database
  • Knowledge in security and data encryption methods and practices
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, automate, and manage enterprise storage systems, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities across multiple data centers and physical sites, including SAN, NAS, and local object store
  • Configure, monitor, and optimize storage solutions to meet performance, capacity, and scalability requirements while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity
  • Perform regular infrastructure assessments, updates, and patches on storage systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance with industry best practices and organizational standards
  • Troubleshoot storage-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, and data access problems, utilizing root cause analysis techniques
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to storage architecture, procedures, and configurations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies
  • Evaluate and recommend new storage technologies and solutions to enhance system performance, efficiency, and scalability, keeping up to date with emerging trends and vendor offerings
  • Support security initiatives to protect enterprise storage systems, ensuring compliance with applicable security policies, regulations, and best practices
  • Perform regular maintenance activities to ensure the stability and security of storage platforms (i.e., patching, standard changes, disk swaps, etc.)
  • Continually watch alerts and dashboards for performance and issues. Act accordingly to maintain reliability of storage platforms
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide tier-3 support for critical storage-related incidents

Skills

SAN
NAS
Object Storage
High Availability
Redundancy
Disaster Recovery
Storage Automation
Performance Optimization
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Patching
Security Compliance

Maxar Technologies

Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.

Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters
1957Year Founded
$58.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Data breach could lead to reputational damage and legal liabilities.
Layoffs may impact operational efficiency and employee morale.
GPS-free navigation development may face technical challenges and high costs.

Differentiation

Maxar specializes in complete space solutions and geospatial intelligence.
The company leverages decades of mission expertise for high-value solutions.
Maxar offers GPS-free navigation using 3D maps for drones and airplanes.

Upsides

Partnership with Satellogic enhances defense monitoring capabilities.
Divestment of WeatherDesk allows focus on core space infrastructure.
Global availability on SkyWatch platform boosts satellite imagery accessibility.

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