The Storage Engineer must be able to work in cross-functional environments and interact with representatives from CGI, NetApp, and our end-clients. Will work at various CGI/and client sites consulting and executing various engineering initiatives from administration, configuration, deployments, migrations, supporting storage environments, and more.
This position can be located remotely anywhere in the U.S; however, the preferred location is Knoxville, TN. If not in the preferred location, you will be expected to work EST hours and between 75%-90% travel is required.
Understand and convey customer needs and provide recommendations to other storage professionals.
Translate requirements into technical and systems specifications and configurations.
Provide technical analysis to ensure solutions are operationally sound.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for NetApp StorageGRID technology — including deployment, administration, and support.
Demonstrate expert technical capabilities across a wide array of NetApp products, third-party applications, SAN/NAS, EMC, Cisco/Nexus, Linux, and related systems.
Perform complex technical work, including administration, configuration, deployments, proof of concepts, and documentation.
Support infrastructure components across storage, network, and server environments.
Provide multiple tiers of technical support (1st, 2nd, and 3rd line).
Present technical solutions and recommendations to Engineering and Operations teams.
Conduct testing on NetApp hardware and software suites, documenting results and findings.
Participate in evaluation and adoption of new storage technologies and software releases.
Fully document technical solutions — including logical/physical system diagrams, data flow diagrams, test plans, and as-built documentation.
Deep expertise in NetApp Technologies, including C-DOT, ONTAP, 7-Mode, OnCommand, HWU, SmartSolve, ActiveIQ, and StorageGRID.
Experience with racking, stacking, cabling, and hardware deployment for various NetApp storage cluster models and switches.
ONTAP Core knowledge is essential.
Strong working knowledge of Unix and Windows operating systems.
Understanding of NAS, SAN, NIS, DFS, CIFS, NFS, and Active Directory concepts.
Proven experience in storage capacity planning and storage monitoring.
Hands-on experience delivering data migration, storage monitoring, and application deployment projects.
Practical experience with cloud storage, infrastructure, and enterprise operations systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proficiency with VMware, NAS/SAN support, and automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Excellent written, verbal, and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with FC datastores on VMware — Dell Unity experience preferred (source environments).
Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Familiarity with NFS conversion from FC.
OpenShift experience is a plus.
DII operations exposure preferred.
Active or eligible security clearance helpful but not mandatory.
Other Skills
A proactive, “go-getter” mentality — takes initiative and drives progress.
Strong written and oral communication abilities.
Experience collaborating within diverse, highly skilled technical teams.
Ability to clearly communicate and present technical information to account teams and customers.
Demonstrated customer affinity and relationship-building skills across multiple organizational levels.
Ability to become a trusted technical advisor to clients.
Certifications (Nice to Have)
NetApp Certified Data Administrator – ONTAP (NS0-160)
NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer – ONTAP (NS0-185)
NetApp Certified Support Engineer (NS0-193)
Compensation
CGI is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The actual compensation will vary depending on several factors, including skill set, level, experience, training, and certifications.
A reasonable estimate of the current U.S. range for this position is:
💰 $88,200.00 – $154,300.00 USD annually
CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range to preserve merit-based flexibility.
Benefits
CGI offers a comprehensive benefits package available from the first day of employment, including:
Competitive compensation with profit participation program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
401(k) plan with matching contributions and CGI share purchase program
Paid vacation (10–20 days per year, based on experience and tenure)
80 hours of floating holidays per year for personal observances
At least 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave, adjusted per local/state laws
Paid parental leave (20–70 business days depending on circumstances)
Bereavement leave (1–7 days based on relationship)
Paid jury duty leave (as required)
Learning and tuition assistance programs
Comprehensive wellness and well-being programs
For more details, please visit: Benefits | CGI Careers
Please note: The benefits listed above are subject to change based on contract terms and eligibility criteria.
Why Join CGI?
At CGI, you’ll join a collaborative environment that values innovation, growth, and professional development. You’ll work alongside some of the most skilled engineers and architects in the storage domain, helping our clients solve complex infrastructure challenges with cutting-edge NetApp and cloud technologies.
Build your future with CGI — where your ideas and expertise make a difference.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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