Sr Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Storage

Overview

Job Description: Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead — our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate — pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better.

Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future — including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Storage to join our Data Center Services Team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided. As a Sr. Infrastructure Platform Engineer – Storage you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by designing, implementing, and maintaining modern storage infrastructure across various locations globally. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 8 people in the Pacific Life Corporate division.

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions, including PURE, Net App in VMware environments and Hyper Converged Infrastructure across multiple regions.
• Provide escalation support for complex storage issues, collaborating with operations and support teams to resolve incidents efficiently.
• Define security best practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance standards for storage environment.
• Communicate and enforce storage standards across teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation and compliance.
• Monitor storage performance and capacity, tuning systems to meet SLAs and growth demands.
• Ensure storage security and compliance, including access controls, audit readiness, and encryption practices globally.
• Ensure the reliability of server and storage infrastructure, including regular maintenance and performance optimization.
• Ensure availability and integrity through backup/recovery integration, replication and DR strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization and storage platforms including PURE and Net App.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux file systems and storage tuning.
• Deep expertise in SAN/NAS architectures.
• Strong understanding of VMware storage integration.
• Expertise in Brocade SAN fabric switches, including zoning, firmware upgrades, port management and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with multi-site, high-availability infrastructure environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills.
• What makes you stand out: Advanced experience with PURE and Net App Storage Solutions;
  Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure;
  Experience with automation.

• You can be who you are. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities.
• We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
• What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit
• Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. $ – $

• Your Benefits Start Day 1:
  Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.
• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.
• EEO Statement:
  Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.