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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer - Storage - **Company:** ECHOSTAR - **Location:** Gilbert, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,250.0 - $137,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Linux, DevOps, Distributed File Systems, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Operational Databases, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Data Streaming, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Computer Equipment, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Puppet, Veeam, Cisco, Golang, Vmware - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usd31f743be6d10e95ce3ca0d9c30e5c79/eaa ## About the Role * Deep technical expertise in managing enterprise-grade storage arrays such as Dell Unity, Dell PowerVault, and Pure FlashArray * Proficiency in designing, deploying, and maintaining Cisco MDS fiber channel storage fabrics and zoning * Familiarity with VMware environments and the management of storage resources within vSphere environments * Basic development skills using PowerShell, Python, or GoLang * Experience with Linux and Windows Server administration within an Active Directory environment * Ability to lead multiple technical projects simultaneously, * Preferred candidates will have experience administering Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) Namespaces and Replication in an enterprise setting * Preferred candidates will have deep technical experience with VMware vSphere Virtualization technologies * Basic experience with Data Protection and Backup software such as Veeam * Familiarity with configuration management tools such as SALT, Chef, Puppet, or Ansible * Foundational understanding of GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native architecture Skills, Experience and Requirements Minimum Requirements Location Policy: This role is exclusively on-site and not remote. Candidates must be willing and able to work from either our Cheyenne, WY or Gilbert, AZ office location. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or 5+ years of equivalent experience in a technical role Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with: * Administering On-Premises Enterprise Storage solutions such as Dell Unity, PowerVault, or Pure FlashArray * Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage fabrics and switches (Cisco MDS preferred). * Basic scripting and automation ## Description This role tackles the challenge of maintaining high-availability storage infrastructure within a mission-critical spacecraft operations environment. The Senior Engineer ensures seamless data flow and storage reliability, as well as data protection, preventing downtime that could jeopardize active missions. By automating complex workflows and upgrading legacy hardware, this position bridges the gap between traditional data center management and modern, scalable infrastructure-as-code architectures. What Success Looks Like (Objectives) * Maintain 99.9% uptime for mission-critical production data center storage systems through proactive fault management and resolution * Accelerate deployment cycles by developing infrastructure automation and configuration management scripts, shifting the team toward a "storage-as-code" model * Optimize performance and security by leading end-to-end software and hardware upgrades for Dell, Pure, and Cisco MDS infrastructure * Design storage requirements in collaboration with Spacecraft Engineering teams to ensure data accessibility and integrity for satellite operations * Leverage AI-driven predictive analytics and storage monitoring tools to identify capacity trends and potential hardware failures before they impact production * Drive the adoption of DevOps and SRE principles within the storage stack to streamline CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure resilience * Collaborate with primary systems and network engineers to develop the expertise required to serve as a backup administrator for essential systems. * Participate in the identification and resolution of basic software, network, and RF problems, utilizing escalation protocols when appropriate * Contribute to talent development by participating in onboarding and providing occasional mentorship and task guidance to interns or junior engineers * Participate in 24x7 on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis * Other duties may be assigned., Availability: Must be able to participate in 24/7 on-call duties Working Conditions Position requires work in/near a normal office environment adjacent to 24/7 operations and equipment data centers with possible: electrical shock, radiation, vibration, and computer/equipment noise exposure Typically works M-F normal business hours, but must be able to support work and on-call duties during off hours, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the needs of a 24x7 operation. Up to 10% travel. The role necessitates regular physical activity, including walking, sitting, and reaching, alongside the ability to handle computer hardware, maintain hand-eye coordination, and perform tasks involving climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crawling. Additionally, employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and utilize senses such as hearing and smell to ensure operational safety Visa sponsorship not available for this role Salary Ranges, We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. 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