Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Storage

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Intel's Foundry Technology Development Analytics and Technology Automation (TD ATA) group is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer

In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and integration of advanced storage technologies-object, file, and block storage, as well as software-defined storage-across service models like bare metal, IaaS, and PaaS. This role is central to designing, implementing, maintaining, and scaling our high-performance, on-premise storage solutions in alignment with key initiatives driving towards Intel Foundry's success.

You will also resolve storage issues and collaborate with software engineering teams to create scalable, supportable platforms. A strong understanding of storage architecture, operations, and scalability is essential to ensure reliability, performance, and support for future growth.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with experience managing complex projects to achieve organizational goals. Success requires adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, manage, and optimize installation, configuration, and tuning of SAN, Software Defined Storage (SDS), NAS, S3, and backup solutions such as Veeam, SnapVault, etc.
• Design and implement scalable storage and backup infrastructure modifications; assist and document configuration changes across the environment.
• Stay current with storage and backup technologies, including solutions like Rubrik, Cohesity, and DataDomain, along with product enhancements and roadmaps to ensure reliable, state-of-the-art storage and data protection.
• Develop and enforce policies for consistent provisioning, uptime, data protection, and backup integrity; ensure regulatory compliance and data security.
• Track storage and backup usage, project future growth, manage data migrations, and enhance configurations to optimize system performance.
• Monitor performance, utilization, and troubleshoot issues to maintain data integrity; oversee daily storage and backup operations and hardware maintenance.
• Lead storage and backup infrastructure projects, apply best practices, support disaster recovery strategies, and document standard procedures.
  

Ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• In-depth knowledge of SAN, NAS, SDS, and ObjectStorage technologies, including configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting; proficient in storage protocols such as Fibre Channel (FC), NFS, SMB, and S3.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, SnapVault) for data protection and disaster recovery, including backup configuration, scheduling, and data restoration.
• Strong background in on-premises storage infrastructure, including physical and virtualized environments, with familiarity in hybrid cloud integration.
• Solid understanding of general system administration and solutions architecture principles, including server configuration, storage provisioning, and network integration to ensure robust storage operations.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible and Python, and expertise in software-defined solutions such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) to enhance efficiency and scalability in storage management.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to proactively resolve storage issues, analyze usage patterns, and design scalable storage solutions to meet current and future business needs.
• Effective in collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams, aligning storage strategies with business goals and clearly communicating complex technical information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of practical experience in storage configuration for physical and virtualized environments.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation of storage tasks.
• Strong background in data protection, disaster recovery, high-availability solutions, and familiarity with backup tools.
• Experience with virtualization platforms and container storage solutions.

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Here at Intel, we invest in our people. Beyond health, dental, and retirement benefits, Intel’s benefits package includes 14 paid holidays per calendar year, three weeks of paid vacation, and four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment.  Intel also offers employees five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance, and an employee stock purchase program. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here: https://jobs.intel.com/benefits

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $123,419.00-$185,123.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.