Enterprise Storage Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Storage Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of our enterprise storage infrastructure.

• Storage Architecture & Design
  • Design scalable, resilient storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object, and cloud storage) that meet current and future business needs.
  • Evaluate new technologies to align storage infrastructure with evolving business requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated solutions.
• Operations & Management
  • Lead daily operations of storage platforms, ensuring uptime, reliability, and capacity planning.
  • Implement and maintain enterprise-wide backup, archiving, and retention strategies.
  • Monitor performance, availability, and health of storage systems using industry best practices.
• Cloud & Hybrid Storage
  • Manage and optimize hybrid and cloud storage platforms (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob, GCP).
  • Oversee data migrations, integrations, and lifecycle policies in cloud-based environments.
  • Ensure consistency, availability, and compliance across multi-cloud and on-prem deployments.
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement storage-level security: encryption, access control, audit logging, and anomaly detection.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, data integrity standards).
  • Partner with Quality/Regulatory teams for audits, inspections, and documentation readiness.
• Industry-Specific (Pharma & Life Sciences Focus)
  • Support regulated systems such as LIMS, MES, ERP, QMS, clinical applications.
  • Ensure secure data handling across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing domains.
  • Manage high-performance computing (HPC) storage for genomics or bioinformatics data.
  • Oversee cold storage, scientific data repositories, and long-term archiving strategies.
• Governance & Vendor Management
  • Define and enforce storage governance, policies, and SLAs.
  • Manage vendors for hardware, software, and cloud storage, including contract and SLA negotiations.
  • Optimize licensing, procurement cycles, and vendor performance reviews.
• Disaster Recovery & Resiliency
  • Develop and test storage resiliency, failover, and disaster recovery (DC/DR) strategies.
  • Ensure systems meet RTO/RPO targets and business continuity plans are in place.
• Project & Budget Management
  • Lead complex projects such as migrations, upgrades, and new implementations.
  • Develop and manage project plans, track expenditures, and drive cost optimization.
  • Report on KPIs, risks, and project milestones to stakeholders.
  Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems.
  • In-depth understanding of storage protocols and data protection strategies.
  • Familiarity with hybrid and cloud storage solutions.
  • Experience implementing compliance frameworks in storage environments.
  • Solid grasp of ITIL practices, risk management, and governance frameworks.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools is a plus.
  Certifications
  • NetApp Certified, Dell EMC Proven Professional, HPE ASE/MASE, Pure Storage Certification
  • ITIL Foundation or Intermediate
  • Project Management (PMP/Prince2) is a plus
  • Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are desirable
  Experience

15+ years in enterprise storage management. 8+ years in a leadership or team lead capacity.

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical, proactive, and process-driven mindset
• Ability to handle pressure and manage competing priorities