Enterprise Storage Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable storage solutions.
• Lead daily operations of storage platforms, ensuring uptime and reliability.

Experience with enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC) is required.

The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of ITIL practices and governance frameworks.

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities are essential.

The successful candidate will manage high-performance computing (HPC) storage for genomics or bioinformatics data.

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is necessary. In-depth knowledge of storage protocols and data protection strategies is also required.

Candidates should be familiar with hybrid and cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure).

ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to handle pressure and competing priorities.

Regular communication with infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams is necessary.

Storage architecture and design expertise is essential for success in this position.

The successful candidate will oversee data migrations, integrations, and lifecycle policies in cloud-based environments.

Project Management (PMP/Prince2) certification is a plus.

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are desirable.

NetApp Certified (NCDA/NCIE) certification is required.

Dell EMC Proven Professional certification is also necessary.

The ideal candidate will have experience implementing compliance frameworks in storage environments.

8+ years in a leadership or team lead capacity, managing or mentoring technical staff, are necessary.

The role requires a deep understanding of storage architecture, security, operations, vendor management, governance, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.

Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible) is a plus.

Storage-level security, encryption, access control, audit logging, and anomaly detection expertise are essential.

High availability, scalability, and performance of storage systems are key considerations.

The successful candidate will ensure secure data handling across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing domains.

Storage solution optimization, cost savings, and process improvement are expected outcomes.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders is necessary for success.

Familiarity with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, and data integrity standards is required.

15+ years in enterprise storage management are necessary.

Security and compliance expertise are crucial for the success of this role.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in storage architecture, security, operations, vendor management, governance, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.

Partnering with Quality/Regulatory teams for audits, inspections, and documentation readiness is necessary.

Hybrid and cloud storage platform management and optimization are key responsibilities.

Ensuring consistency, availability, and compliance across multi-cloud and on-prem deployments is essential.

The successful candidate will develop and test storage resiliency, failover, and disaster recovery strategies.

Project and budget management skills are necessary for the success of this role.

Leadership and team management experience are required for this position.

Expertise in data migration, integration, and lifecycle policies is necessary for success.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industry-standard technologies and solutions.

Communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

Regularly reporting on KPIs, risks, and project milestones to IT and business stakeholders is necessary.

Security and risk management expertise are crucial for the success of this role.

International organization for standardization (ISO) 27001 certification is desirable.

Long-term archiving strategies and cold storage expertise are necessary for success.

A formal university education with relevant courses is beneficial for this role.

The successful candidate will ensure all applications meet the requirements.

Business continuity plans and system maintenance are critical aspects of this position.

Summarizing complex data into actionable insights is an important skill for this role.

Developing and maintaining enterprise-wide backup, archiving, and retention strategies is essential.

Building strategic relationships with vendors is necessary for the success of this role.

Knowledge sharing and training programs are beneficial for this position.

Training and upskilling employees to achieve goals is necessary.

The successful candidate will collaborate with quality assurance teams for audits and inspections.

Backup and archiving methodologies are important for data integrity and security.

Synergies between departments and effective collaboration are vital for achieving the company's vision.

Leading regular team meetings and conducting performance reviews is necessary for success.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and operational efficiency expertise are essential.

Managing large projects, defining scope, and allocating resources is necessary.

Providing coaching and feedback to direct reports is part of this role.

Organizational development and transformation initiatives are ongoing.

Understanding current trends and future needs in technology is a must.

The successful candidate will identify areas for process improvement and propose changes.

Controlled allocation and use of IT assets are critical aspects of this role.

Risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation are necessary for success.

Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and identifying corrective actions is a skill needed for this role.

From developing IT strategy to implementation, IT services delivery, and IT asset management is part of this role.

Customer satisfaction and focus on quality excellence are core values for this team.

Conceiving solutions to deliver digital innovation and align with business objectives is necessary.

>The ideal candidate will deploy best-in-class processes to optimize business value from the investments in digital capabilities.