Avangrid · 4 days ago
Sr. Cloud Storage Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expAvangrid is focused on modernizing enterprise storage infrastructure, and they are seeking a Sr. Cloud Storage Specialist to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-based storage solutions. This role involves leading migration initiatives, developing disaster recovery solutions, and collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless integration and governance.
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Responsibilities
Provides timely responses to all incidents, tasks and requests assigned to meet Service Level Agreements
Design and implement cloud-based storage architectures (object, block, file) with a focus on scalability and cost optimization
Lead migration initiatives from legacy SAN/NAS systems to modern cloud and hybrid storage platforms
Develop and maintain disaster recovery solutions using cloud-native tools and Nutanix technologies
Analyze storage usage patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities and enforce lifecycle policies
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and governance
Monitor performance, availability, and compliance across multi-cloud environments
Define storage standards, automation frameworks, and documentation for operational excellence
Collaborates with technical teams and external vendors to evaluate, select, and deploy advanced storage solutions and maintain regulatory standards
Participates in Cloud Financial Operations (Cloud FinOps) by optimizing cloud spending, monitoring resource usage, and supporting financial management initiatives
Balances cost-effectiveness with the priority of maintaining secure, compliant, and resilient cloud operations
Utilizes expertise in cloud platforms, and financial management tools to support successful cloud operations
Works with internal clients, suppliers/contractors, project teams and other technical staff to support technical solutions
Provides maintenance of infrastructure technologies following the change management process
Participates in or leads in the technical implementation plans in support of infrastructure technologies
Functions as a subject matter expert in providing level 3 Cloud Storage support
Provide 24x7 on call support, when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Relevant experience includes working in cloud environments
Demonstrated proficiency in AWS services and cloud technologies, including completion of Azure and/or AWS trainings and at least one related certification
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies
Commitment to best practices in storage and financial stewardship within cloud environments
Effective interpersonal and communication abilities for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated alignment with organizational goals and objectives
Proactive approach to learning and staying updated with industry trends
Ability to maintain operational excellence in a dynamic cloud landscape
Relevant experience includes supporting infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment and experience
Preferred
Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS, or Azure Cloud storage services (S3, EBS, Filestore)
Storage Technologies: Strong understanding of SAN, NAS, object storage, block/file systems, and distributed storage
Disaster Recovery: Knowledge of DR strategies using cloud-native tools and platforms (e.g., Zerto, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery)
Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar tools
Scripting: Solid skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and monitoring
Networking & Security: Understanding of storage-related networking (iSCSI, NFS, SMB) and data encryption/access control
Experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure storage architectures
Familiarity with cost management and optimization in cloud environments
Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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