Senior Storage Engineer

Job Description:

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. As an 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, Net App 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 environments.
• 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 reliability of server and storage infrastructure, including regular maintenance and performance optimization.
• Ensure availability and integrity through backup/recovery integration, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization and storage platforms including PURE and Net App.
• 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 (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.

• Advanced experience with PURE and Net App Storage Solutions.
• Experience with hyper‑converged infrastructure.
• Experience with automation.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for you or eligible dependents.
• Paid Time Off, holiday schedules, and financial planning time off.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and additional contribution regardless of participation.
• Additional incentive pay eligibility.

Base Pay Range: $ – $ (the actual compensation offered will depend on various factors including experience, qualifications, and geographic location).

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.