Senior Storage Engineer Jobs
Senior Storage Engineer jobs are open across cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT, financial services, and healthcare, at every level from senior individual contributor to staff and principal, with specializations in SAN/NAS administration, object storage, and disaster recovery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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, 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- Requires 5+ years of advanced NetApp system administration experience, including expertise in disaster recovery orchestration
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced experience with PURE and NetApp Storage Solutions
- Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure
- Experience with automation
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Range: $137,610.00 - $168,190.00
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. 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
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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, 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- Requires 5+ years of advanced NetApp system administration experience, including expertise in disaster recovery orchestration
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced experience with PURE and NetApp Storage Solutions
- Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure
- Experience with automation
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Range: $137,610.00 - $168,190.00
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. 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
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Pure Storage43
- Lambda3
- Eos Energy Storage2
- NVIDIA2
- Public Storage2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software50
- Electronics & Hardware9
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior storage engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on enterprise storage administration and architecture experience
- Proficiency with SAN, NAS, and object storage platforms such as NetApp, Pure Storage, or Dell EMC
- Experience with Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or NVMe-oF storage networking protocols
- Familiarity with cloud storage services including AWS S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud Storage
- Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup solutions, and business continuity planning for storage
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Storage Engineer Job Search
Quantify storage scale on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the scope of environments you've managed. List the raw capacity you've administered, the number of nodes or arrays, and the performance thresholds you maintained. Vague claims like 'large-scale environments' won't compete with specifics.
Map your certifications to each posting
Storage roles vary widely in vendor focus. Before applying, check whether the job emphasizes NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell EMC, or a cloud-native stack, then lead with the certifications and hands-on tools that match that vendor's ecosystem.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior storage engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your protocols
Filter openings by the protocols you know best, whether Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, or S3-compatible object storage. Roles that call out your specific protocols by name are far more likely to move your application forward quickly.
Prepare a capacity-planning scenario for interviews
Senior storage engineer interviews frequently include a whiteboard or verbal exercise where you walk through a capacity-planning decision. Practice narrating your reasoning aloud, including how you weigh IOPS requirements, tiering strategy, and budget constraints.
Negotiate on scope, not just base compensation
Storage engineers often have leverage around lab access, hardware budgets, and on-call rotation terms. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll have authority over vendor selection and architecture decisions, since those affect your long-term career development.
Senior Storage Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior storage engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior storage engineers right now include Pure Storage, Lambda, and Eos Energy Storage, with the largest share of openings in California, Utah, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest at large enterprises, cloud providers, and managed service organizations with significant on-premises and hybrid infrastructure.
How many senior storage engineer jobs are remote?
About 12% of senior storage engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though many roles still require some on-site presence for hardware maintenance and datacenter work. Cloud-focused and software-defined storage positions tend to offer the most flexibility, while roles tied to physical SAN or tape infrastructure are more likely to be on-site.
How do you become a senior storage engineer?
Start by building hands-on experience in storage administration, typically through roles in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or datacenter operations. Develop deep expertise in at least one enterprise storage platform, earn a vendor certification such as NetApp Certified Data Administrator or Pure Storage FlashArray Certified, and progress through projects that involve architecture decisions, capacity planning, and disaster recovery design.
Can you get hired as a senior storage engineer with limited experience?
Breaking directly into a senior role with limited experience is difficult because most postings require hands-on expertise with enterprise platforms and complex environments. The most effective path is to take a storage administrator or junior storage engineer role first, focus on projects involving SAN migrations or cloud integration, and build a portfolio of architecture work that demonstrates senior-level judgment before applying upward.
What does the senior storage engineer interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering storage fundamentals, protocol knowledge, and your experience with specific vendor platforms. Later rounds typically include a technical deep-dive where you walk through a past architecture decision or work through a capacity-planning scenario, and a final interview with engineering leadership that focuses on cross-functional collaboration and long-term infrastructure strategy.
Where can I find and apply to senior storage engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior storage engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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