Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world's most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra(TM) AI-Native embedded compute, Veros(TM) wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We're making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.
Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Staff Storage and Backup Engineer to oversee design, implementation, and operations of enterprise storage and backup systems. This role is critical to ensuring data availability, integrity, security, and disaster recovery across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to evolve our infrastructure. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Enterprise Storage and Backup.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job DutiesArchitect and manage enterprise-grade storage solutions primarily based on NetApp platforms (AFF, FAS, ONTAP), ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability across data centers
Own and oversee the backup infrastructure, including Commvault (v11.x), ensuring consistent backup, recovery, archival, and DR strategy alignment with business needs
Lead capacity planning and performance tuning initiatives for both storage and backup environments across global sites, ensuring proactive resource utilization and cost optimization
Design and implement data protection policies including snapshots, replication (SnapMirror/SnapVault), NDMP, IntelliSnap, and cloud-integrated backups
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and InfoSec teams to support ongoing projects, resolve issues, and integrate storage/backup requirements
Evaluate and implement automation tools for storage provisioning, reporting, and backup job orchestration using scripting or third-party tools (Ansible, REST API, etc.)
Own incident/problem/change management processes, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews related to storage and backup systems
Lead storage and backup refresh, migration, and DR exercises, ensuring minimal impact to business operations during execution
Maintain documentation Architecture diagrams, inventory, SOPs, and knowledge articles for storage and backup systems
Stay current with industry trends in storage, backup, and cloud technologies; proactively propose enhancements to improve efficiency or resilience
CompetenciesStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach
Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence
Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proactive, self-starter, able to adapt in a fast-paced and evolving technology environment
Well organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate
Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas
Highly analytical, resourceful, and able to solve complex problems through adaptation of existing technology and investigation of new technology to resolve complex problems
Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
Qualifications
(Requirements)Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering or related field or equivalent
12+ years' experience in Windows-based enterprise environments
Extensive experience in Storage & Backup enterprise environments
Background in cloud and on-premises infrastructure management
Experience with system automation, security, and compliance best practices
NetApp ONTAP Certification will be advantage
No travel required
Belief in Diversity
Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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