Sr. Cloud Storage Specialist

Overview

The Senior Cloud Storage Specialist is responsible for modernizing enterprise storage infrastructure through the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-based storage solutions. This role focuses on transitioning from traditional on-premises environments (SAN, NAS) to cloud-native and hybrid architectures using platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Nutanix. This position leads next-generation storage strategy initiatives to enhance performance, resilience, and cost optimization.

The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to align storage capabilities with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Respond to incidents, service requests, and operational tasks in alignment with service level agreements.
• Design and implement scalable cloud-based storage architectures including object, block, and file storage.
• Lead migrations from legacy SAN/NAS environments to cloud and hybrid storage platforms.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery solutions using cloud-native technologies and hybrid infrastructure.
• Analyze storage consumption to identify cost optimization opportunities and implement lifecycle management policies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure governance, integration, and compliance.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security across multi-cloud environments.
• Establish storage standards, automation frameworks, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate and deploy advanced storage technologies in collaboration with vendors and technical stakeholders.
• Support cloud financial management efforts by optimizing resource usage and controlling cloud costs.
• Maintain infrastructure technologies following formal change management processes.
• Lead or participate in technical implementation initiatives for storage solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing Level 3 cloud storage support.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24x7 operational coverage as required.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Hands-on experience working in cloud-based environments.
• Proficiency with AWS and/or Azure storage services and related cloud technologies.
• At least one relevant cloud certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and business teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and continuous learning.

• Deep expertise in cloud storage services such as AWS S3, EBS, Azure Blob, and File store.
• Strong knowledge of SAN, NAS, object storage, and distributed storage systems.
• Experience implementing disaster recovery solutions using cloud-native platforms and tools.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
• Understanding of storage networking protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB) and security best practices.
• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud storage architectures.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization strategies.