Senior Storage Engineer Jobs in California

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.