Storage Systems Administrator - Samsung SDS America : Job Details

Welcome to Samsung SDS America: Where Innovation Meets Transformation In a world where technology is constantly evolving, we're dedicated to empowering businesses to stay ahead of the curve. As the North American subsidiary of Samsung SDS, a global pioneer in digital transformation, we're driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that redefine what's possible. Our Mission: Unlocking New Possibilities We're proud to have earned recognition from industry leaders like Gartner, IDC, and Frost & Sullivan for our expertise in Managed Cloud Services, Cloud Security, and AI innovation. Our mission is to help businesses thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, and we're honored to play a key role in the digital transformation journeys of enterprise clients worldwide. Our Focus: Revolutionizing the Future of Business We're dedicated to delivering:

Groundbreaking Digital Transformation Solutions: Harnessing the power of technology to drive business success.

Enterprise Mobility: Empowering smarter, more agile operations that unlock new opportunities.

World-Class Cloud Services: Providing unmatched scalability, security, and reliability to fuel business growth.

Shape the Future of Technology At Samsung SDS America, you'll be part of a dynamic team of innovators, thought leaders, and problem solvers who are passionate about shaping the future of technology. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals, drive innovation, and be at the forefront of the latest technological advancements. Together, let's unlock new possibilities and create a brighter future for businesses and communities around the world. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Storage Systems Administrator. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage cutting-edge storage and backup solutions, HPC infrastructure, GPU clusters, etc. This role requires expertise in the various storage technologies and data protection strategies to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of storage technologies, Linux infrastructure, and excellent communication and leadership skills. Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and implement high-performance storage technologies, including NVMe, SSD, parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS)
• Develop high-availability storage architectures, including replication, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions tailored to HPC environments.
• Collaborate with HPC engineers, application developers, and systems teams to align storage solutions with computational and data-intensive requirements.
• Design and maintain storage clusters for AI/ML, deep learning, and scientific computing applications.
• Manage job scheduling systems (e.g., SLURM, PBS) and workload orchestration.
• Optimize storage and network architectures for low latency and high throughput.
• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise storage infrastructure, including SAN, NAS, and distributed file systems.
• Monitor storage performance, capacity, and availability, ensuring optimal utilization for HPC and GPU workloads.
• Manage data provisioning, storage pools, LUNs, and volume configurations.
• Automate storage administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Design and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring data integrity and compliance with RPO/RTO objectives.
• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, or similar tools.
• Perform regular DR testing and audits to validate backup integrity and failover procedures.
• Provide Tier 3 support for storage infrastructure-related incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for critical incidents and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the following:
• Experience as a Storage Administrator role in an enterprise environment.
• Development, and deployment of service delivery systems and tooling solutions.
• Solid knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and DAS.
• Experience with storage management software (e.g., Netapp, EMC/Dell).
• Knowledge of storage networking protocols like iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, and SMB.
• Strong understanding of security practices in storage systems (encryption, access control).
• Experience with performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Administer and maintain SAN switch infrastructure (e.g., Brocade, or other SAN switches).
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot SAN switch zoning.
• Deep understanding of storage management protocols (block storage, capacity management, DR replication, etc.).
• Proficient in documentation using MS Office products.
• Strong experience in validating and evaluating system architecture.
• Ability to gather business requirements effectively.
• Willing and able to commute to the office 3 days per week.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Preferred:

• Experience in implementing and managing information security practices and procedures. Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, and Agile frameworks.
• Experience with NetBackup and Data Domain appliances.
• Backup software experience (e.g., additional backup solutions beyond NetBackup and DataDomain).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (approx. 5%).

Benefits Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.