Storage Engineer
CGI
Position Description:
CGI is a global IT and business consulting services firm delivering end-to-end services across industries. With thousands of professionals worldwide, CGI partners with clients to drive innovation, improve operations, and deliver measurable outcomes through a collaborative and client-focused culture.
We are seeking a Storage Engineer to support enterprise storage environments across CGI and client ecosystems. This role involves working in cross-functional teams to design, deploy, administer, and optimize storage solutions, with a strong focus on NetApp technologies. You will contribute to engineering initiatives including migrations, implementations, support, documentation, and ongoing operational improvements.
This position may be performed remotely; however, travel to CGI and client sites will be required based on project needs.
How you'll make an impact
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement enterprise storage solutions
- Translate business and technical requirements into detailed system specifications and configurations
- Serve as a subject matter expert for NetApp StorageGRID deployment, administration, and support
- Perform engineering activities including configuration, deployment, migrations, proof of concepts, and troubleshooting
- Provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support across storage infrastructure environments
- Conduct technical analysis to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and operationally sound
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including logical and physical diagrams, test plans, and as-built artifacts
- Evaluate emerging storage technologies and releases and recommend improvements to existing environments
- Present technical solutions and recommendations to engineering and operations stakeholders
What you'll bring
- Strong expertise with NetApp technologies including ONTAP, C-DOT, 7-Mode, OnCommand, ActiveIQ, HWU, and related tools
- Hands-on experience with installation, racking, stacking, cabling, and deployment of NetApp storage systems and switches
- Solid understanding of NAS, SAN, NFS, CIFS, DFS, NIS, and Active Directory concepts
- Proficiency with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
- Experience with storage capacity planning, monitoring, and performance support
- Working knowledge of VMware and enterprise infrastructure environments
- Experience supporting storage migrations and new application deployment initiatives
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to work effectively in skilled, diverse technical teams and engage with clients as a trusted advisor
Desired qualifications / Strongly Preferred
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or similar platforms
- PowerShell or Python scripting experience
- Advanced experience with ONTAP 9.16+
- Familiarity with SnapMirror for data migration and replication strategies
- Experience supporting StorageGRID environments
- Healthcare or hospital systems experience
Certifications: (Nice to have)
o NetApp Certified Data Administrator - ONTAP (N50-160)
o NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer – ONTAP (N50-185)
o NetApp Certified Support Engineer (N50-193)
“CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200 - $154,300.”
CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI Careers
Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.
Skills:
- Cisco
- Linux
- NET App
- Nexus
- Python
- Unix
What you can expect from us:
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