Mid Level Storage Engineer Jobs
Mid level storage engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own storage projects end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through implementation. Openings run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Amazon Web Services, Google, and Tesla hiring at this level now.
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About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About:
This role is ideal for a storage professional who enjoys managing large-scale enterprise storage environments while ensuring high availability, data protection, and operational excellence.
Title - Storage Engineer
Location – on-site - Riverwoods, 2500 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015.
Key Responsibilities:
Storage Administration
- Manage and administer enterprise storage environments utilizing NetApp ONTAP.
- Provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot storage systems.
- Perform storage capacity planning, forecasting, and optimization.
- Implement storage performance tuning and best practices.
- Support storage migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives.
SAN Storage & Virtualization
- Administer and support SAN (SVC) environments.
- Configure and maintain SAN fabrics, storage virtualization, replication, and data solutions.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and storage allocation issues.
- Work closely with server, database, and infrastructure teams to support application requirements.
Backup & Recovery
- Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Veritas NetBackup.
- Configure backup policies, schedules, retention management, and recovery procedures.
- Perform backup monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Conduct regular recovery testing and disaster recovery validation exercises.
- Ensure backup environments meet security, compliance, and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise storage and backup administration.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- NetApp ONTAP
- (SVC)
- Veritas NetBackup
- Experience with SAN technologies, storage virtualization, replication, and disaster recovery.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance analysis skills.
- Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
- Knowledge of storage networking concepts including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and multipathing.
- Experience with Linux and Windows server environments.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $100,000-$130,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [paid parking/public transportation].
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
- SAN Storage and Virtualization
- Primary Storage
Job details
Job ID
332455
Job Requirements
Storage Engineer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Recruiter
Shubham
shubham.gurjar@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.
Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About:
This role is ideal for a storage professional who enjoys managing large-scale enterprise storage environments while ensuring high availability, data protection, and operational excellence.
Title - Storage Engineer
Location – on-site - Riverwoods, 2500 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015.
Key Responsibilities:
Storage Administration
- Manage and administer enterprise storage environments utilizing NetApp ONTAP.
- Provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot storage systems.
- Perform storage capacity planning, forecasting, and optimization.
- Implement storage performance tuning and best practices.
- Support storage migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives.
SAN Storage & Virtualization
- Administer and support SAN (SVC) environments.
- Configure and maintain SAN fabrics, storage virtualization, replication, and data solutions.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and storage allocation issues.
- Work closely with server, database, and infrastructure teams to support application requirements.
Backup & Recovery
- Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions using Veritas NetBackup.
- Configure backup policies, schedules, retention management, and recovery procedures.
- Perform backup monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Conduct regular recovery testing and disaster recovery validation exercises.
- Ensure backup environments meet security, compliance, and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise storage and backup administration.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- NetApp ONTAP
- (SVC)
- Veritas NetBackup
- Experience with SAN technologies, storage virtualization, replication, and disaster recovery.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance analysis skills.
- Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
- Knowledge of storage networking concepts including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and multipathing.
- Experience with Linux and Windows server environments.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $100,000-$130,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [paid parking/public transportation].
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
- SAN Storage and Virtualization
- Primary Storage
Job details
Job ID
332455
Job Requirements
Storage Engineer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Recruiter
Shubham
shubham.gurjar@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.
Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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Mid Level Storage Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level storage engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you designed or optimized storage systems, drove decisions independently, and delivered measurable results. Recruiters at this level want to see depth in a core area, such as SAN, NAS, object storage, or cloud storage platforms, alongside evidence you can operate without constant direction. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact, not just task completion.
Which companies hire mid level storage engineers?
Companies hiring mid level storage engineers right now include Amazon Web Services, Google, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers enterprise technology firms, managed service providers, financial institutions, and large healthcare organizations that run complex, high-availability storage infrastructure and need engineers who can own it.
Are there remote mid level storage engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of storage infrastructure. About 19% of mid level storage engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with cloud-focused and software-defined storage roles offering the most flexibility. On-site requirements are more common for roles tied to physical data centers or sensitive regulated environments.
How do I move up to a mid level storage engineer role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level storage engineer role takes deliberate skill-building over several years. Focus on deepening expertise in storage platforms like NetApp, Pure Storage, or cloud object storage, then take on projects with real ownership rather than just supporting senior engineers. Demonstrating that you can troubleshoot independently, document your work clearly, and deliver reliable outcomes is what signals readiness for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level storage engineers?
Mid Level storage engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to operate large, business-critical data environments that generate constant demand for engineers who can manage capacity, performance, and availability at scale without needing senior-level supervision on every task.