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Senior Storage System Engineer - Automation Lead

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Senior Storage System Engineer - Automation Lead

Phoenix, AZ

Pay range: USD $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Storage System Engineer - Automation Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the team lead for a group of talented developers to design, build, and implement cutting-edge automated solutions for our organization's storage systems. You will play a pivotal role in modernizing our infrastructure, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while fostering innovation and best practices within the team.

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Key Responsibilities:
  1. Leadership & Team Management
    • Team lead, mentor, and guide a team of developers in designing and deploying automated solutions for storage systems.
    • Set technical direction, provide architectural guidance, and ensure alignment with company objectives.
    • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
  2. Solution Design & Implementation
    • Architect, develop, and implement scalable and secure storage system solutions tailored to business needs.
    • Leverage automation to streamline storage provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
    • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system efficiency and reliability.
  3. Project Management
    • Plan, manage, and execute projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
    • Monitor progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  4. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
    • Analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements to meet SLAs.
    • Oversee troubleshooting of complex storage-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
    • Develop and enforce processes for root cause analysis and long-term remediation.
  5. Compliance & Documentation
    • Ensure all storage systems meet compliance and security standards.
    • Maintain up-to-date documentation of architecture, configurations, and processes.
    • Implement and enforce best practices for system maintenance and data protection.


What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage, etc.) and protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB, etc.). 3-5 years of experience.
    • Strong understanding of automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, etc.). 7-10 years of experience.
    • Experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments. 3-5 years of experience.
    • Proven experience with using AI to develop in multiple languages simultaneously
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
    • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Phoenix, AZ, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-112166
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program