Job Title: Backup & Storage Infrastructure Engineer
Work Location: Riverwoods, IL
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Backup & Storage Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise-scale storage systems within a global payments network environment. This role focuses on managing, maintaining, and modernizing large-scale storage infrastructure including IBM storage platforms, NetApp systems, and enterprise backup solutions.
The position is part of a hybrid onsite team based in Riverwoods/Chicago area, requiring strong hands-on technical expertise, operational support capabilities, and participation in on-call rotations.
Key Responsibilities- Support and maintain enterprise storage infrastructure across multiple platforms.
- Manage and troubleshoot IBM storage systems (SVC / Flash Systems).
- Administer and support NetApp storage environments across multiple clusters.
- Manage and support Brocade Fibre Channel SAN switching infrastructure.
- Support and maintain Veritas NetBackup environments (backup/restore operations and upgrades).
- Participate in on-call rotation (1 week every ~6 weeks).
- Execute storage migrations, refreshes, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Support integration and security compliance initiatives including vulnerability remediation and configuration changes.
- Assist in migrating data across platforms (including enterprise data movement initiatives).
- Collaborate with multiple infrastructure and application teams for enterprise-wide storage operations.
- Follow strict change management processes to ensure zero disruption to critical systems.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years of experience in Storage Infrastructure Engineering / Backup Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with enterprise storage and backup technologies.
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise or financial services environments.
- Ability to work in highly regulated, mission-critical infrastructure environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
Required Technical Skills- IBM Storage (SVC / IBM Flash Systems)
- NetApp Storage (multi-node / clustered environments)
- Brocade Fibre Channel Switches / SAN administration
- Veritas NetBackup (enterprise backup/restore)
- Storage migration and refresh projects
- Change management processes
- Basic scripting/automation (Ansible experience)
- Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible (running and developing playbooks).
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working in large financial institutions or global payment networks.
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid storage environments.
- Experience handling large-scale data migration projects.
- Strong project coordination experience across multiple enterprise teams.
Project Focus- Replacement and modernization of IBM SVC storage arrays.
- NetApp cluster refresh and upgrades.
- NetBackup node replacement and modernization.
- Large-scale SAN infrastructure (6000+ ports) management.
- Enterprise data migration initiatives (including platform-to-platform transfers).
- Security and compliance-driven infrastructure updates.
Soft Skills- Strong communication and collaboration across multiple enterprise teams.
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional infrastructure projects.
- Detail-oriented with strong focus on change control and operational stability.
- Ability to work in a high-availability, mission-critical environment.
Location & Work Model- Location: Riverwoods / Chicago, IL
- Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days per week, flexible between Monday Thursday)
- Candidates must be local to Chicago area or willing to relocate at own expense
Additional Notes- One round interview process.
- Strong preference for candidates from large financial institutions (e.g., Client, Client, Client, Visa, Client).
- Client experience is a plus but not required.