26-13112 Storage System Administrator

Samsung SDS America (SDSA) supports Samsung's global technology ecosystem by delivering secure, high‑performance IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions across cloud, mobility, analytics, and advanced manufacturing environments.

Samsung's Taylor, Texas semiconductor fabrication facility represents one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing investments in the United States, backed by an initial $17 billion commitment to build a cutting‑edge chip production hub. The site is designed to become a cornerstone of Samsung's U.S. semiconductor strategy. As part of a long‑term vision to expand U.S. chip production capacity, the Taylor facility positions top engineering talent at the center of a rapidly growing technology cluster with global impact.

Position Summary:

The Storage System Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise storage and server platforms supporting Samsung's Taylor fabrication facility. This individual will be responsible to lead OS patching, upgrades, Tier‑3 troubleshooting, and capacity planning while supporting disaster recovery, new system design, and implementation projects. This position requires deep technical expertise and strong troubleshooting skills in a fast‑paced, high‑availability manufacturing environment.

This is a full-time onsite role in Taylor, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and support datacenter servers and storage systems with 24/7 availability for FAB/CUB production environments.
• Maintain and administer Dell R‑Series physical servers, Unity XT storage arrays, Connectrix switches, and VPLEX systems.
• Maintain DellEMC, NetApp, Pure Storage, and/or Hitachi Storage arrays, and Cisco and Brocade SAN switches and fabrics (must have experience).
• Develop and execute maintenance plans, lifecycle roadmaps, subscription renewals, and vendor coordination activities.
• Create and implement cost‑saving strategies related to storage utilization, hardware lifecycle, and operational efficiency.
• Manage OS patching, firmware upgrades, and Tier‑3 troubleshooting for storage and server platforms.
• Lead and support datacenter projects, including disaster recovery planning, new system design, and infrastructure implementation.
• Day-to-day maintenance and operational support of storage systems and their interactions with Windows and UNIX/Linux hosts interacting of storage protocols (SAN, iSCSI, NAS, NFS, SMB, CIFS, Object, S3)
• Maintain storage capacity plans and optimize utilization to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.
• Oversee asset management for both virtualized and physical systems, ensuring accurate tracking and lifecycle documentation.
• Design, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for storage and server operations.
• Mentor and train junior and entry‑level engineers and technicians to strengthen team capability.