Eleven Recruiting ยท 4 months ago
Vice President, Global Infrastructure Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expEleven Recruiting is a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. They are seeking a Vice President of Global Infrastructure Engineering to oversee global storage systems, manage backup strategies, and ensure disaster recovery compliance for an investment firm in Los Angeles, CA.
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Responsibilities
Administer global storage systems including NetApp, Dell Unity, and Dell PowerStore across data centers: (colo) Equinix, (self-hosted) Stamford, LA, London, and Singapore
Manage network-based file share infrastructure (SMB, Client, NFS) including HR-restricted shares, departmental drives, Geneva application shares, and MDM dependencies
Oversee configuration, capacity planning, access provisioning, and lifecycle upgrades of storage hardware at global sites
Coordinate local storage deployments for critical office locations such as Stamford and London
Lead enterprise backup strategy using Avamar (software) and Dell IDPA/Data Domain (hardware) and legacy Veritas systems
Ensure reliable backup of mission-critical systems (e.g., fund accounting system Geneva, order-management-system Everest, SQL databases, SharePoint, MDM) and retention compliance for 1-year and 10-year data sets
Manage backup restore workflows, offsite replication to Virginia, and S3 archival for monthly and annual snapshots
Coordinate audits and reporting in support of regulatory and internal reviews
Oversee cyber vault (Dell Cyber Recovery) architecture, including scan intervals, retention, and infection alert workflows
Manage the LA cyber vault and clean room architecture, including physical access and remote session troubleshooting
Work with partners to implement remote access and storage expansion for air-gap replication scalability
Collaborate with business continuity teams to perform semi-annual DR tests for mission-critical applications (e.g., Geneva, MDM, data warehouse)
Maintain and enhance DR runbooks; ensure infrastructure-level failover scenarios are documented and executable
Execute non-disruptive, bubble-based failover environments for DR validation using VMware and Veeam Live Recovery
Lead monthly and quarterly patch cycles for storage, virtualization, and backup appliances (ESXi, IDPA, NetApp)
Remediate vulnerabilities based on CVE and SSCM scans provided by the security team; track status in Jira
Ensure patch testing is successful, and systems remain operational post-remediation
Act as L3 escalation for application and infrastructure teams when backup, storage, or server performance issues arise and require hands on the keyboard and in-person expertise
Support Geneva's infrastructure environment including NFS shares, unit servers, SQL backend, and job scheduling errors
Assist in troubleshooting interface workflows, API-based data feeds, and nightly reconciliation failures
Lead hardware decommissioning projects, including secure wiping (e.g., NetApp, Veritas) and vendor-managed disposal
Coordinate with vendors such as Dell and Redesign for capacity expansion, contract renewals, and quote approvals
Track global support contracts, lifecycle thresholds, and legacy hardware support transitions to Park Place
Provide support coordination for sites such as New York, Stamford, LA, and London, in collaboration with regional leads
Support cabling, power, AC maintenance, and hardware troubleshooting on-site or via local partners
Assist in FTP data exchanges, vendor public key updates, and firewall troubleshooting
Ensure all backup, storage, DR, and cyber vault documentation is updated in SharePoint or Confluence
Serve as audit point-of-contact for storage and backup operations; generate required logs, reports, and attestations
Coordinate inventory management and patch planning documentation with India support teams and third-party vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years focused on enterprise storage and backup systems
Strong technical expertise in Dell PowerStore, NetApp, Avamar, Dell IDPA/Data Domain, and VMware virtualization
Experience with SMB/NFS/Client file share management and Microsoft Client
Demonstrated ability to manage backup compliance, DR planning, and secure data retention practices
Knowledge of CVE remediation processes and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., SCCM, Jira)
Strong documentation, coordination, and audit response skills
Familiarity with remote site infrastructure and vendor relationship management
Preferred
Master's degree in Technology Management, Information Technology, or a related field, a plus
Experience in asset/investment management, financial services, or highly regulated environments
Familiarity with Geneva and other investment systems' infrastructure dependencies
Exposure to Azure Blob Storage, AWS S3, Dell Cyber Recovery, or air-gapped data protection solutions
Prior involvement in enterprise DR testing and documentation best practices
Certifications in Dell, NetApp, ITIL, or data center management a plus
Company
Eleven Recruiting
Eleven Recruiting provides staffing services and employment assistance for professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Chiang
Chief Executive Officer
Bradley Picard
Managing Partner
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