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26955592
Location(s):
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 30, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
About Citi:
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.
As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.
Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead Cloud Engineer & Manager to join our Cloud Storage Engineering team. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned architect with strong technical acumen, proven problem-solving skills, and the expertise to set enterprise-wide guidelines for cloud storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have an extensive track record in architecting and managing large-scale storage on GCP and AWS, a passion for shaping future-state infrastructure, and the hands-on credibility to lead and influence technical teams at the highest level. This position is central to our mission of leveraging public cloud capabilities to drive agility, efficiency, and innovation across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Define and articulate the comprehensive vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for cloud storage engineering across a global public cloud footprint (GCP and AWS).
- Ensure the cloud storage strategy aligns with the overall enterprise technology strategy and business objectives.
- Develop and implement new patterns for moving data at scale from on-premises data centers to public cloud storage.
- Continuously identify and evaluate new storage offerings from cloud service providers to determine their potential value and scope of implementation.
- Maintain hands-on proficiency by strategically contributing to key codebases and automating solutions using Python.
- Perform high-level code reviews and provide technical guidance on Python-based solutions to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide expert technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship across engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Engage with and influence senior executives, business leaders, and key stakeholders to champion the cloud storage strategy and communicate its business value.
- Strategically influence or directly manage the allocation of significant financial and human capital resources to optimize investments in strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- 8+ years' hands-on experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience operating at a management level, with direct responsibility for defining and executing cloud strategy for a large-scale enterprise.
- Deep, demonstrable expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade cloud storage across multiple public cloud providers, with a preference for GCP and AWS.
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices and proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, GKE, EKS) and their integration with resilient data storage patterns.
- Ability to quickly grasp new technologies and perform proof-of-concepts or technical deep dives to inform strategic decisions.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to translate complex business challenges into actionable technical roadmaps.
- Proven experience leading, building, and motivating high-performing teams or individuals within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Systems & Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$156,160.00 - $234,240.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 07, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26955592
Location(s):
Irving, Texas, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 30, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
About Citi:
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.
As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.
Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead Cloud Engineer & Manager to join our Cloud Storage Engineering team. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned architect with strong technical acumen, proven problem-solving skills, and the expertise to set enterprise-wide guidelines for cloud storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have an extensive track record in architecting and managing large-scale storage on GCP and AWS, a passion for shaping future-state infrastructure, and the hands-on credibility to lead and influence technical teams at the highest level. This position is central to our mission of leveraging public cloud capabilities to drive agility, efficiency, and innovation across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Define and articulate the comprehensive vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for cloud storage engineering across a global public cloud footprint (GCP and AWS).
- Ensure the cloud storage strategy aligns with the overall enterprise technology strategy and business objectives.
- Develop and implement new patterns for moving data at scale from on-premises data centers to public cloud storage.
- Continuously identify and evaluate new storage offerings from cloud service providers to determine their potential value and scope of implementation.
- Maintain hands-on proficiency by strategically contributing to key codebases and automating solutions using Python.
- Perform high-level code reviews and provide technical guidance on Python-based solutions to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide expert technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship across engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Engage with and influence senior executives, business leaders, and key stakeholders to champion the cloud storage strategy and communicate its business value.
- Strategically influence or directly manage the allocation of significant financial and human capital resources to optimize investments in strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- 8+ years' hands-on experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience operating at a management level, with direct responsibility for defining and executing cloud strategy for a large-scale enterprise.
- Deep, demonstrable expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade cloud storage across multiple public cloud providers, with a preference for GCP and AWS.
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices and proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, GKE, EKS) and their integration with resilient data storage patterns.
- Ability to quickly grasp new technologies and perform proof-of-concepts or technical deep dives to inform strategic decisions.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to translate complex business challenges into actionable technical roadmaps.
- Proven experience leading, building, and motivating high-performing teams or individuals within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Systems & Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$156,160.00 - $234,240.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 07, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Storage Engineer
Verify your SOC code before applying
Storage Engineer roles typically file under SOC 15-1244 (Computer Network Architects) or 15-1299. Pull the O*NET profile for your target code and confirm your resume reflects the listed tasks and required knowledge areas. Mismatched SOC codes trigger LCA scrutiny.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, search the employer's DOL filing history on Migrate Mate to confirm they've filed LCAs for storage or infrastructure roles. Employers with no prior H-1B activity in this job family often lack the internal process to sponsor efficiently.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers must participate in E-Verify. Filter your search to companies already enrolled rather than chasing employers who'd need to register from scratch. Enrollment gaps can delay your I-9 completion and push back your start date.
Document vendor certifications before the LCA stage
Storage roles often require certifications like NetApp NCDA, Dell EMC, or Veeam. Gather these credentials before your employer files the LCA. USCIS may issue an RFE if the petition lists specialty duties your documented credentials don't substantiate.
Confirm your wage tier against OFLC Wage Search
Look up your worksite's prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search under the relevant SOC code before your offer letter is finalized. If the offered salary falls below Level II for your metro area, your employer may need to renegotiate or reclassify the role.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run four to six months. If your employer needs you on-site for a data center migration or infrastructure rollout by a specific date, request premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision.
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Find Storage Engineer JobsStorage Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Storage Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Storage Engineer positions qualify when they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a directly related field. The role must involve theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title, so your offer letter and employer's support letter should detail the technical scope of the position.
Which SOC code do employers use when filing an H-1B for a Storage Engineer?
Most employers file under SOC 15-1244 (Computer Network Architects) or 15-1299 (Computer and Information Technology Occupations, All Other), depending on whether the role is weighted toward network storage infrastructure or broader systems administration. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier, so confirm the classification matches your actual duties before the LCA is filed with DOL.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Storage Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history in infrastructure and storage roles, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for this job family. Employers with prior filings in this SOC category are better positioned to sponsor efficiently, with established payroll structures and immigration counsel already familiar with the role type.
Can my H-1B petition be denied if I hold a three-year bachelor's degree?
USCIS may scrutinize three-year degrees, particularly those from India or Australia, when assessing whether they're equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization documenting the degree's equivalency strengthens your petition. Some employers proactively request this evaluation before filing to reduce the chance of an RFE on educational qualification grounds.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's storage project ends before my visa expires?
If your employment ends before your H-1B expiration date, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start work once USCIS receives the petition. You don't need to wait for approval to begin work under the transfer, provided you're still in a valid status period.
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