Senior Storage Engineer

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Job Description # Senior Storage Engineer Apex Systems is seeking a
** HYBRID Storage & Virtualization Engineer
** based in
** North Carolina
** to support our client, including occasional onsite engagements. While this role is primarily remote, candidates must live in North Carolina for periodic in‑person meetings as needed.
* Support and maintain enterprise storage environments, including cabling, switching, and connectivity across Fiber Channel, FCoE, iSCSI, and NAS protocols (e.g., CIFS, NFS).
* Monitor and optimize capacity, performance, and utilization across SAN, NAS, and object‑based (S3) storage systems.
* Perform upgrades, patches, and firmware updates for storage platforms and related hardware.
* Provision and manage file, block, and object storage, as well as VMware data stores, based on business and project requirements.
* Coordinate with vendors for maintenance, troubleshooting, and hardware replacement.
* Configure and enforce access controls, authentication policies, and storage security standards.
* Apply continuous‑improvement practices (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to streamline processes and reduce operational friction.
* Diagnose and resolve storage performance issues and system outages.
* Mentor junior team members and support their technical development.
* Collaborate across infrastructure teams on design, planning, and maintenance of interconnected systems.
* Identify recurring issues, develop remediation plans, and drive long‑term stability.
* Manage support contracts and vendor relationships.
* Stay current on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices within storage and virtualization domains.
* Communicate key updates, risks, and progress to leadership.
* Perform related duties as needed to support core infrastructure operations.
* 8+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise SAN/storage engineering and systems administration.
* Deep understanding of storage architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
* Proficiency with Windows Server platforms and hardware.
* Strong working knowledge of Unix/Linux systems.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
* Strong teamwork, organization, and time‑management skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
* Commitment to maintaining a secure and well‑organized workspace.
* Bachelor’s degree in a computer‑related field or equivalent professional experience.
* Relevant technical certifications may be required depending on project scope.
* Ability to obtain security clearance and pass required background checks.
* Flexibility to work varied hours depending on project or operational needs.
* We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates
* Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
* Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs
* Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click
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