Storage Engineer

Storage Engineer

Join Our Team as a Storage Engineer! We are seeking a skilled Storage Engineer to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will bring experience managing large-scale backup ecosystems, including hands‑on expertise with the Commvault data protection platform, along with knowledge of IBM storage technologies and Brocade SAN environments.

• Administer, optimize, and troubleshoot Commvault backup environments, including Commvault Hyper Scale (HSX) appliance to ensure data integrity, availability, and recoverability.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise storage solutions across Brocade and IBM SAN platforms supporting business‑critical systems.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, including replication, failover testing, and recovery runbooks.
• Architect and execute storage refreshes, migrations, and lifecycle upgrades, ensuring zero or minimal downtime.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex storage and SAN issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Server, Database, Cloud, and Security Engineering.
• Evaluate technologies, manage vendors, and contribute to cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and resilience best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Commvault configuration, policy design, troubleshooting, restores, cloud integration, leveraging Commvault HSX technology.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with IBM storage systems and Fibre Channel SAN (switching, zoning, fabric management).
• Solid understanding of enterprise backup concepts, replication technologies, and DR strategies.
• Experience supporting storage in VMware, Linux, AIX, and Windows environments.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and performance‑tuning skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Commvault, Brocade, IBM Storage).
• Experience with automation and scripting for storage management.
• Experience with storage‑based cybersecurity controls, immutable snapshots, and secure backup features.
• Familiarity with cloud storage integrations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex concepts to leadership, peers, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ownership and accountability – takes initiative, resolves issues, and follows through on commitments.
• Excellent time management – able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Calm and effective during incidents or outages; able to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Problem‑solving ability – approaches complex issues methodically and drives them to resolution.
• Vendor‑management and negotiation skills.

$88,400 – $110,700 per year.

• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contribution and quarterly discretionary contributions.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance).
• 21 days vacation immediately available and up to 6 paid holidays.
• Company car, phone, and fuel card for field‑based positions.
• Volunteer time off and charitable giving opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and identity‑theft protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. The actual pay range may differ from estimates published elsewhere. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position and is subject to change.