Senior Manager of Storage Engineering
Company: GEICO
Location: New York
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary GEICO is in search of a Senior Manager for
Enterprise Storage Engineering to lead our data center and private
cloud storage engineering initiatives. This visionary will lead our
storage engineering team and strategy, focusing on innovative
development, implementation, and enhancement of traditional and SDS
solutions within our data centers and private cloud environments.
The role is central to ensuring our storage infrastructure is
robust and adaptive, meeting current needs and future technological
advancements. This leader will be pivotal in driving efficiency,
security, and scalability across our storage platforms, reinforcing
GEICO's strategic edge in the industry. Position Description As the
Senior Manager for Data Center Storage Engineering, you will lead
the strategic development, optimization, and integration of
advanced storage methodologies, including object, file, and block
storage, as well as SAN technologies, within various service
paradigms such as bare metal, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),
and Platform as a Service (PaaS). You'll provide visionary
leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the team aligns with
the company's business goals and objectives. Your role will involve
close collaboration with senior leadership, IT teams, and external
partners to drive innovation in our storage capabilities. Position
Responsibilities As a Senior Manager, you will:
- Define and spearhead the organization's SDS strategy, ensuring
a scalable, secure, and cost-effective storage infrastructure
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of SDS engineers and
specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and
excellence
- Oversee the design and implementation of robust 'Storage as a
Service' solutions, facilitating integration across various
operational tiers and storage types
- Engage with senior leadership and other department heads to
identify, recommend, and implement storage solutions based on
organizational requirements and industry trends
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the
storage solutions portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and
adherence to compliance and SLAs
- Negotiate contracts and build strategic relationships with
vendors and service providers, ensuring beneficial terms that
support the organization's storage needs
- Stay abreast of industry developments, assessing new
technologies, and ensuring the organization maintains its
competitive edge in SDS capabilities Qualifications
- Software and system design knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and concepts
- Deep understanding of various storage architectures and
solutions, including object storage (with technologies like Amazon
S3, OpenStack Swift), block storage (using software like iSCSI,
Fibre Channel), and file storage (solutions such as NFS,
SMB/CIFS)
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (eg, VMware,
Hyper-V) and their interaction with underlying storage
infrastructures
- Strong understanding of and experience with software-defined
storage services such as Ceph, MinIO, Swift, OpenStack, and
GlusterFS
- Proficiency with cloud services and infrastructure, including
public and private cloud environments
- Solid knowledge of traditional storage technologies and how
they integrate with software-defined solutions
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems and scripting
languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to work
effectively with various teams within the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive
approach to identifying and resolving potential issues before they
arise
- Deep understanding of and experience with open-source
technologies, open hardware, disaggregated computing, and
high-performance computer environments is preferred
- Deep understanding of data center hardware technologies such as
Compute Nodes, Network and Connectivity Devices and Storage
Devices
- Hands-on experience or managing teams working with Terraform,
Ansible, and similar orchestration and automation tools
- Extensive knowledge in the development and deployment of one of
the following: BMC, IPMI, OpenBMC, and Redfish/Swordfish API
- Experience with Open Compute Project (OCP) and SNIA
specifications is highly desirable
- Strategic and analytical thinking skills, capable of aligning
storage technology initiatives with broader business
objectives
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adept at
negotiating with stakeholders, vendors, and partners
- Deep understanding of risk management in relation to IT and
storage investments
- Track record of effectively leading and scaling technical
teams, with tangible results in strategic storage initiatives
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years in the tech industry, with at least 5 years
of proven experience leading the developing and implementing
enterprise-wide storage strategies within a complex business
environment
- 5+ years of experience managing complex storage solution
environments, with substantial direct experience in SAN and SDS
engineering and administration
- 5+ years proven expertise in designing, implementing, and
maintaining high-availability storage systems, particularly within
SAN environments
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing
object, block, and file storage solutions
- 5+ years of experience of overseeing successful data migration
projects between different storage platforms, demonstrating
strategic planning and risk management capabilities
- 5+ years of experience of overseeing disaster recovery drills
and actual recovery operations in SAN and SDS settings
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a storage engineering role,
with a focus on software-defined storage solutions in cloud
environments
- 5+ years' experience in managing and scaling out storage in a
multi-tenant environment is preferred
- 5+ years of experience with systems architecture and
design
- 6+ years coding experience with at least 3 years of experience
in one of the following languages: C/C++ development, Bash, Python
or GO or other related languages Desired Experience
- 5+ years of development in a large-scale, mission-critical
environment
- 5+ years of hands-on work experience supervising personnel in a
technical environment
- Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and concepts (Saas,
Paas, IaaS, etc)
- Proven ability to concentrate and demonstrate a capacity for
learning technical concepts and adapting to new technologies
quickly
- Experience in modern software development methodologies
Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information
Technology, Engineering, MBA, or a related field with a strong
technical foundation
- Additional certifications in project management (eg, PMP), IT
service management (eg, ITIL), or specific storage technologies are
highly favorable
- Annual Salary $115,000.00 - $261,500.00 The above annual salary
range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into
consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to
be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not
limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the
selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the
work location as well as market and business considerations.
-At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for
employment authorization for this position.
- Benefits: As an Associate, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards
Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your
health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting
period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures *Benefits may be different by
location. - Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include
length of service. **Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must
enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for
coverage to take effect. The equal employment opportunity policy of
the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment
opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of
race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in
compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO
hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their
qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably
accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them
to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the
essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would
impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all
applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment
in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the
best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere
of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the
cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free
from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for
all associates and applicants.
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