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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Storage Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Firmware, Information Lifecycle Management, Data Intelligence, NetApp Applications, Performance Tuning, Virtualization Technology, Google Cloud, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Brocade SAN, Pure Storage, Information Technology, Data Management, Nutanix, Vmware - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/48d6d320-d23a-41e2-af09-e4e9b3201b1f ## About the Role * Demonstrated hands-on expertise in NetApp administration, architecture, and troubleshooting. * 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, virtualization, and storage platforms. * Strong background in enterprise storage engineering, including managing file shares and storage lifecycle. * Deep expertise in SAN/NAS architectures and a strong understanding of VMware storage integration. * Working knowledge of Windows and Linux file systems and storage tuning. * Experience with multi-site, high-availability infrastructure environments. * Expertise in Brocade SAN fabric switches, including zoning, firmware upgrades, and performance tuning. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications * Advanced experience with Pure Storage solutions. * Experience with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, particularly Nutanix. * Familiarity with automation, data intelligence tools, and AI-driven storage capabilities. * Exposure to hybrid on-premise to cloud transition projects. * A strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Storage Engineer for a high-visibility ownership role. This position is a critical subject matter expert responsible for owning the enterprise storage environment, with a primary focus on NetApp. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between the internal team and an external vendor, enabling stability for on-premise storage while supporting the future transition to cloud-based solutions., * Own and manage the enterprise storage environment, with a primary focus on the NetApp platform. * Manage file systems, storage allocation, performance tuning, and capacity planning. * Develop and oversee data lifecycle and archiving strategies, including managing file shares and data governance. * Support security-related storage functions, including ransomware protection and threat detection. * Act as the primary point of contact for an external vendor, coordinating work and ensuring accountability. * Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable storage solutions across multiple regions. * Provide escalation support for complex storage issues, collaborating with operations teams to resolve incidents. * Define and enforce security best practices, hardening guidelines, and compliance standards for the storage environment. * Ensure availability and integrity through backup/recovery integration, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What does the history of data storage tell us about the future?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/495-what-does-the-history-of-data-storage-tell-us-about-the-future) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)