Senior Systems and Storage Engineer

At Summit, we're on the lookout for talent that doesn't just think "outside the box," but brings their own unique perspective to the table. With our relentless pursuit of excellence and curiosity, we lead innovation in our industry. We humanize technology by actively listening to our clients, crafting tailored proposals, and delivering on the promise of technology with precision and purpose. 

Join an exciting team in a growing organization! As a Senior Systems and Storage Engineer at Summit, you will be critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining our systems and storage infrastructure. With our commitment to innovation and excellence, you will contribute to our technology platforms' stability, scalability, and security, ensuring optimal performance for our clients and internal operations. 

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in systems and storage technologies. Your responsibilities will include designing and deploying solutions, optimizing performance, and providing technical leadership within the team. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a dynamic environment, and have a proven track record in managing complex systems and storage environments, we encourage you to apply. 

• Design, deploy, and maintain systems and storage infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. 
• Optimize system and storage performance through monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning. 
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to systems and storage infrastructure. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement technology solutions aligned with business needs. 
• Lead projects related to systems and storage infrastructure, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timelines. 
• Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices. 
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members. 
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools and methodologies. 
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during off-hours as needed. 

• Ensure high availability and reliability of systems and storage infrastructure to meet business requirements. 
• Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions with minimal downtime and data loss. 
• Lead successful project delivery, meeting objectives and timelines. 
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations and procedures. 
• Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and operational efficiency. 
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. 
• At least 7 years of experience in systems and storage engineering roles. 
• Deep expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting systems and storage infrastructure. 
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). 
• Experience with SAN/NAS solutions, such as NetApp, EMC, or similar. 
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault, etc.) and disaster recovery principles. 
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.). 
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within scope and timelines. 

• Empower our people  
• Constant elevation  
• Customer first  
• Focus on outcomes  
• Embrace curiosity 

Benefits: Summit's total benefit package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – and includes, Flexible Time Off, RTA and CTA Transit Benefits, 401k with 4% employer match, free employee collocation and cloud account, Life Insurance/Long Term Disability, Health Insurance with HRA/HSA Options, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, and a fun and casual work environment. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Deft has to offer!

Pay Range: $125,000 - $145,000/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. 

Summit is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Summit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

As part of this commitment, Summit will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@deft.com.