Storage Administrator Jobs
Storage Administrator jobs are open from entry-level to senior and lead across enterprise IT, healthcare, financial services, and government, with specializations in SAN/NAS management, cloud storage, and data backup and recovery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Learn to identify and resolve problems of basic scope using proper tools and techniques
- Learn to apply basic standards and procedures to accomplish tasks including learning how to use and apply applicable technologies
- Thoroughly document work in an organized manner
- Learn to perform basic administrative tasks by following defined procedures
- Learn to design and develop basic integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage environments
- Learn to perform basic costs analyses and vendor comparisons from small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measure feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
- Gain understanding of technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging storage technologies as it relates to CIFS, NFS, SSD Storage, Storage Snapshots, Site Replication, and Data Mirroring
- Learn to adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
- Gain an understanding of Garmin’s Change Control process and uphold the importance of compliance
- In collaboration with mentor, author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks
- Learn to understand and ensure how basic IT security measures are met
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or other related field
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Strong verbal written communication skills
- Relevant experience and/or training
- Other education and/or experience as required for the specific projects being developed
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous experience working in a team environment
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits
- Learn to identify and resolve problems of basic scope using proper tools and techniques
- Learn to apply basic standards and procedures to accomplish tasks including learning how to use and apply applicable technologies
- Thoroughly document work in an organized manner
- Learn to perform basic administrative tasks by following defined procedures
- Learn to design and develop basic integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage environments
- Learn to perform basic costs analyses and vendor comparisons from small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measure feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
- Gain understanding of technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging storage technologies as it relates to CIFS, NFS, SSD Storage, Storage Snapshots, Site Replication, and Data Mirroring
- Learn to adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
- Gain an understanding of Garmin’s Change Control process and uphold the importance of compliance
- In collaboration with mentor, author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks
- Learn to understand and ensure how basic IT security measures are met
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or other related field
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Strong verbal written communication skills
- Relevant experience and/or training
- Other education and/or experience as required for the specific projects being developed
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous experience working in a team environment
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in storage administrator jobs.
- Three or more years of hands-on SAN and NAS administration experience
- Proficiency with enterprise storage platforms such as NetApp, Dell EMC, or Pure Storage
- Experience with backup and recovery solutions including Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas
- Familiarity with virtualization environments like VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- CompTIA Storage+, vendor certifications, or equivalent demonstrated platform expertise
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Storage Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to storage platforms
List the specific storage platforms you've administered, such as NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, or HPE, by name. Generic mentions of 'storage experience' won't pass applicant tracking systems filtering for platform-specific keywords recruiters actually search.
Highlight certifications on your resume header
Certifications like CompTIA Storage+, NetApp Certified Data Administrator, or Dell EMC Proven Professional carry real weight. Place them in your resume header or a dedicated credentials section so they're visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet point.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists storage administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your platform experience and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Target job titles that match your level
Job postings for this role vary widely: 'Storage Administrator,' 'Storage Engineer,' and 'Infrastructure Administrator' often describe overlapping work at different seniority levels. Search all three variants to avoid missing openings that fit your background.
Prepare for a hands-on technical screen
Many storage administrator interviews include a scenario-based exercise where you troubleshoot a SAN performance issue or walk through a backup failure. Practice explaining your diagnostic process out loud, not just the fix, since interviewers are evaluating your methodology.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify which storage environments you'll own, what the on-call rotation looks like, and whether the role includes cloud migration work. These details affect day-to-day workload far more than a small salary difference does.
Storage Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most storage administrators?
University of Alabama, Carson Solutions, and Garmin are hiring the most storage administrators right now, with openings concentrated in Alabama, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at enterprises undergoing data center modernization or cloud migration projects.
How many storage administrator jobs are remote?
About 80% of storage administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common for positions requiring physical access to hardware. Cloud storage administration and backup monitoring work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while hands-on SAN and tape library management usually requires being on premises.
How do you become a storage administrator?
Start by building a foundation in general IT infrastructure, particularly networking and server administration, since storage environments integrate closely with both. Earn a vendor-neutral certification like CompTIA Storage+ and then pursue hands-on experience with a major platform such as NetApp or Dell EMC. Many administrators move into the role from helpdesk, systems administration, or junior infrastructure positions by taking on storage-related tasks and building platform-specific credentials over time.
How do you get a storage administrator job with little experience?
Focus on building lab experience with platforms that offer free or low-cost evaluation licenses, such as NetApp ONTAP Select or TrueNAS, and document what you built in your resume as a home lab project. Entry-level infrastructure or junior systems administrator roles often include storage tasks that let you develop hands-on skills employers want. Earning CompTIA Storage+ or a vendor associate-level certification before applying signals that you can operate independently on day one.
What does the storage administrator interview process look like?
Most storage administrator interviews follow three stages: an initial phone screen with a recruiter covering your background and platform experience, a technical interview where you walk through past storage projects or troubleshoot a scenario live, and a final round with the infrastructure team lead or hiring manager. Some employers add a written or practical exercise covering topics like LUN provisioning, RAID configuration, or backup policy design. The technical stage typically carries the most weight in the final decision.
Where can I find and apply to storage administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to storage administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing. The search results update continuously, so checking back regularly gives you access to newly posted openings before competition increases.
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