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

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SANNASObject StorageHigh AvailabilityRedundancyDisaster RecoveryStorage AutomationPerformance OptimizationTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisPatchingSecurity Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this Storage Engineer role?

This is a hybrid role based in Westminster, CO, with an average of three days in office/datacenter per week and as needed, supporting on-prem datacenters in Westminster and Longmont, CO, as well as remote data centers.

What are the minimum experience and education requirements?

Candidates need eight (5) years' experience in storage operations/engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field (or five additional years of experience in lieu of degree), experience in IT infrastructure and storage systems, and minimum of 5 years’ related experience with IC and/or DoD systems.

What does the team structure look like at Maxar Intelligence's Share IT?

The team is a multi-faceted IT team supporting Maxar products and environments, responsible for the cloud, private cloud, and on-prem systems.

Is there an on-call requirement for this position?

Yes, the role requires participation in on-call rotation and providing tier-3 support for critical storage-related incidents.

What salary or compensation is offered for this Storage Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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