STEM OPT Storage Engineer Jobs
Storage Engineer roles in enterprise infrastructure, cloud storage, and data center operations qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan. Degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems commonly satisfy the STEM degree requirement.
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Get Access To All JobsWELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
Clemson University’s Managed Infrastructure Operations Division is looking for a SPS / Data Storage Engineer to fulfill the following duties:
- Serves as a Data Storage Engineer for the Managed Infrastructure Services (MIS) division of ITIO.
- Reports through the Storage Platform Services team in MIS.
- Develops and implements architectures for multi-site storage platform systems, applications, security, and other highly specialized IT architecture on-premises and in the cloud.
- Implements, oversees, administers, and monitors storage platform system deployments that align with Clemson's strategic business objectives as related to both university and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
40% - Essential - Infrastructure Engineering:
Provisions, deploys, configures, and monitors storage platform resources for use at Clemson University. Research emerging technologies and applications for the agency. Acts as an internal consultant, mentor, and change agent across ITIO. Assists with project estimation and implementation where applicable. Troubleshoots and performs repairs for storage platform problems and failures, initiating with and working with vendors on diagnosis and resolution as needed. Adheres to published architectural and operational standards and utilizes approved tools to perform job duties.
40% - Essential - Automation and Operations:
Monitor assigned environments to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. Implement strategies to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of assigned services. Develop automation scripts and workflows to streamline routine tasks such as provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. Ensure normal operations of all storage platforms through day-to-day operational tasks and regular preventative maintenance. Implement orchestration tools to automate the deployment and management of assigned resources. Integrate assigned solutions with cloud platforms and other IT automation frameworks. Adhere to published architectural and operational standards and utilizes approved tools to perform job duties.
15% - Essential - Technical Oversight:
Serves as a technical resource for other staff members. Implements policies, procedures, technical standards and methods for implementation, testing, and support. Responsible for maintaining strong relationships to ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operations of storage platforms. Identifies changes and trends in technology that impact the information technology used to implement storage platform services.
5% - Essential - Critical Infrastructure Operations:
Employee is required to be available for critical University or external customer troubleshooting during declared major incidents. Serve in on-call rotation. Follow industry standard best practices and CCIT policies and procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field
Work Experience - Experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Physical Requirements:
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
No Work Conditions
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range ($ 66,400.00 - $ 119,500.00)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Anderson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 11, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
Clemson University’s Managed Infrastructure Operations Division is looking for a SPS / Data Storage Engineer to fulfill the following duties:
- Serves as a Data Storage Engineer for the Managed Infrastructure Services (MIS) division of ITIO.
- Reports through the Storage Platform Services team in MIS.
- Develops and implements architectures for multi-site storage platform systems, applications, security, and other highly specialized IT architecture on-premises and in the cloud.
- Implements, oversees, administers, and monitors storage platform system deployments that align with Clemson's strategic business objectives as related to both university and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
40% - Essential - Infrastructure Engineering:
Provisions, deploys, configures, and monitors storage platform resources for use at Clemson University. Research emerging technologies and applications for the agency. Acts as an internal consultant, mentor, and change agent across ITIO. Assists with project estimation and implementation where applicable. Troubleshoots and performs repairs for storage platform problems and failures, initiating with and working with vendors on diagnosis and resolution as needed. Adheres to published architectural and operational standards and utilizes approved tools to perform job duties.
40% - Essential - Automation and Operations:
Monitor assigned environments to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. Implement strategies to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of assigned services. Develop automation scripts and workflows to streamline routine tasks such as provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. Ensure normal operations of all storage platforms through day-to-day operational tasks and regular preventative maintenance. Implement orchestration tools to automate the deployment and management of assigned resources. Integrate assigned solutions with cloud platforms and other IT automation frameworks. Adhere to published architectural and operational standards and utilizes approved tools to perform job duties.
15% - Essential - Technical Oversight:
Serves as a technical resource for other staff members. Implements policies, procedures, technical standards and methods for implementation, testing, and support. Responsible for maintaining strong relationships to ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operations of storage platforms. Identifies changes and trends in technology that impact the information technology used to implement storage platform services.
5% - Essential - Critical Infrastructure Operations:
Employee is required to be available for critical University or external customer troubleshooting during declared major incidents. Serve in on-call rotation. Follow industry standard best practices and CCIT policies and procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field
Work Experience - Experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Physical Requirements:
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
No Work Conditions
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range ($ 66,400.00 - $ 119,500.00)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Anderson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 11, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Storage Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List that USCIS maintains. Storage Engineer roles draw candidates from computer science, computer engineering, and information systems programs, but not every IT-adjacent degree qualifies.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Storage Engineer positions often sit inside infrastructure or IT ops teams at companies that may not have sponsored OPT students before. Confirm E-Verify enrollment directly with HR before investing time in an application, since hiring you without it violates your STEM OPT terms.
Align your I-983 training plan to storage-specific competencies
Your I-983 must connect learning objectives to your STEM degree, so list concrete competencies like SAN architecture, RAID configuration, or cloud storage protocols rather than generic IT goals. A vague training plan is the most common reason DSOs send I-983s back for revision.
Search Migrate Mate for storage roles at E-Verify employers
Filter by job title and work authorization type on Migrate Mate to surface Storage Engineer openings at companies already enrolled in E-Verify. This removes the guesswork of vetting employers one by one after you've already applied.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark storage engineer pay
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Pull the Level I through Level IV figures from OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know whether an offer meets the legal floor for your experience tier.
Plan your cap-gap window around H-1B filing season
If you're transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B, your work authorization continues automatically during cap-gap if your employer files before your OPT EAD expires on April 1. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your employer's petition reaches USCIS before that date, not just that it's been prepared.
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Find Storage Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Storage Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if two conditions are met. First, your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS, with computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and information systems being the most common qualifying fields. Second, the role must provide training related to that STEM field. O*NET classifies Storage Engineers under computer and information technology occupations, which supports the connection between a qualifying degree and the position.
What does my employer need to do to hire me on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan before your STEM OPT extension begins. The I-983 requires them to describe the specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role connects to your STEM degree. If the employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify, they cannot legally employ you under STEM OPT, regardless of how strong the job offer is.
How do I find Storage Engineer jobs where the employer is already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate surfaces Storage Engineer roles at employers enrolled in E-Verify, so you can identify STEM OPT-compatible opportunities without confirming enrollment manually with every company. This is especially useful for storage and infrastructure positions at mid-size firms, which may have E-Verify enrollment but don't advertise it in job postings.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Storage Engineer?
The I-983 must document learning objectives that tie directly to your STEM degree, the supervision arrangement, and how the employer will evaluate your progress. For Storage Engineer roles, strong I-983 entries reference technical competencies like SAN management, data replication, backup architecture, or cloud storage integration. Generic entries like 'gain experience in IT' are frequently returned for revision by DSOs and can delay your extension start date.
What happens to my STEM OPT status if my Storage Engineer contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying position, transfer to a different immigration status, or depart the country. You must report the end of employment to your DSO through SEVIS. If you secure a new role within the grace period, your DSO updates your I-20 with the new employer's information and a revised I-983 must be submitted before you begin work.
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