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Senior Storage Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently locks in your U.S. residency rather than cycling through temporary visa renewals. Employers file on your behalf, covering SAN, NAS, and enterprise storage infrastructure experience under DOL-certified prevailing wage standards.
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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 Senior Storage Engineer 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.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions, including PURE, NetApp 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.
The experience you bring:
- 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 NetApp.
- 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 NetApp Storage Solutions
- Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure
- Experience with automation
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.
$137,610.00 - $168,190.00
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. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- 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
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 Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
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 if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
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 Senior Storage Engineer 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.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions, including PURE, NetApp 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.
The experience you bring:
- 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 NetApp.
- 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 NetApp Storage Solutions
- Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure
- Experience with automation
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.
$137,610.00 - $168,190.00
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. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- 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
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 Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
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 if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Storage Engineer
Document your storage certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather certifications like NetApp NCSE, EMC, or HPE Storage before the labor certification filing, since added credentials mid-process can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for storage or infrastructure engineer roles. Employers who have successfully certified similar positions understand the process and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship midway.
Understand how EB-3 eliminates H-1B cap pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and no annual cap that blocks filing. For nationals of India or China, the priority date backlog is the real bottleneck, so get your I-140 approved early to lock in the earliest possible priority date.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 advanced degree requirements
EB-2 covers Senior Storage Engineer candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive storage experience. If your degree is in computer science or electrical engineering, USCIS generally accepts it as the qualifying advanced degree without additional evaluation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship willingness
Search for Senior Storage Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions specifically matched to employment-based green card sponsorship so you spend your time on employers who have already committed to the PERM process.
Negotiate the PERM job description before the offer is finalized
The labor certification locks in the job duties and minimum requirements permanently. Ask your prospective employer to align the job description with your actual credentials before DOL filing, since USCIS will compare your I-140 qualifications directly against the certified PERM.
Green Card Senior Storage Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Storage Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Senior Storage Engineer positions can qualify under either category. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive storage engineering experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree with less extensive experience. Many employers file under EB-2 given the specialized SAN, NAS, and enterprise storage expertise the role demands.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum six-year stay. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual cap on filings, and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, making early employer conversations essential.
What credentials strengthen a Senior Storage Engineer's PERM application?
DOL requires the job description to match the candidate's actual qualifications precisely. Vendor certifications such as NetApp NCSE, Dell EMC Proven Professional, or VMware VCP-SAN reinforce specialty occupation arguments. A degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering paired with documented storage infrastructure experience reduces the risk of a USCIS RFE during the I-140 stage.
Where can I find Senior Storage Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Storage Engineer positions where employers have indicated employment-based green card sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship intent upfront saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the interview process that an employer won't support PERM filing.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, AC21 portability lets you transfer the approved petition to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification. For storage engineers, roles involving enterprise storage administration, infrastructure management, or data center operations generally qualify as sufficiently similar under USCIS guidelines.