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Ahold Delhaize USA

Storage Administrator IV

Salisbury, NC · On-site

$125K - $187K/yr

OverviewThe Storage Administrator IV is a senior practitioner who leads complex operational changes ... Resolve advanced incidents and mentor junior team members on troubleshooting methods. * Communicate ...

Valid8 Financial, Inc.

Storage Engineer - SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Administer and optimize large-scale enterprise storage environments, including proactive monitoring ... Mentor junior engineers and serve as the storage SME for incident response, strategic planning, and ...

Olympus Solutions Inc.

Storage Engineer - SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$100K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Administer and optimize large-scale enterprise storage environments, including proactive monitoring ... Mentor junior engineers and serve as the storage SME for incident response, strategic planning, and ...

Olympus Solutions Inc.

Storage Engineer - SME

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Administer and optimize large-scale enterprise storage environments, including proactive monitoring ... Mentor junior engineers and serve as the storage SME for incident response, strategic planning, and ...

Olympus Solutions Inc.

Storage Engineer - SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Administer and optimize large-scale enterprise storage environments, including proactive monitoring ... Mentor junior engineers and serve as the storage SME for incident response, strategic planning, and ...

Norwin Technologies

Sr, Storage Ops

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... junior systems administrators in the performance of their duties, intervening when necessary Act as second level support for customer problems (on call after hours) Represent the department or ...

Norwin Technologies

Sr, Storage Ops

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Guide junior systems administrators in the performance of their duties, intervening when necessary • Act as second level support for customer problems (on call after hours) • Represent the ...

PCI

Junior Systems Administrator

Norman, OK · Hybrid

Junior Systems Administrator ID: 20656 Location: Norman, OK Description PCI Energy Solutions, is a ... Implement robust IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, networks, and storage systems.

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How much do junior storage administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior storage administrator in the United States is $63,244.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior storage administrator?

Junior Storage Administrators are entry-level IT professionals who help manage, maintain, and troubleshoot an organization's data storage systems. They typically assist with tasks such as monitoring storage performance, allocating storage resources, performing regular backups, and resolving basic storage issues. Working under the supervision of senior storage administrators, they gain hands-on experience with different storage technologies and may be involved in supporting storage area networks (SANs), network attached storage (NAS), or cloud storage solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring data is stored securely and remains accessible to users as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior storage administrator?

To thrive as a Junior Storage Administrator, you need a foundational understanding of storage systems, operating systems, and networking, usually backed by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with storage management tools (like NetApp, EMC, or HPE), basic scripting, and certifications such as CompTIA Storage+ or vendor-specific credentials are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with IT teams. These skills ensure efficient data management, system reliability, and smooth support operations in complex IT environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a junior storage administrator when managing enterprise storage systems?

As a Junior Storage Administrator, you may encounter challenges such as learning to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, balancing multiple support tickets, and understanding the complexities of different storage architectures (e.g., SAN, NAS). You will also need to adapt quickly to new technologies and follow strict data security protocols. Collaborating with senior administrators and other IT teams is essential to resolve problems efficiently and to ensure data availability and reliability across the organization.
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Infographic showing various Junior Storage Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,244 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Storage Administrator IV

Ahold Delhaize USA

Salisbury, NC • On-site

$125K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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IntroductionAhold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

OverviewThe Storage Administrator IV is a senior practitioner who leads complex operational changes, performance optimization, and lifecycle upgrades across enterprise storage platforms, partnering closely with engineering and application teams to sustain high availability and consistent service quality.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex provisioning, migrations, and fabric changes while minimizing service risk.
  • Optimize performance through workload analysis, cache/tier tuning, and path balancing.
  • Implement replication, snapshot policies, and backup integration aligned to RPO/RTO targets.
  • Drive capacity planning and hardware refreshes, providing data-driven forecasts and recommendations.
  • Automate routine tasks and enforce configuration standards via scripts and templates.
  • Resolve advanced incidents and mentor junior team members on troubleshooting methods.
  • Communicate planned changes and potential impacts to Engineers, Product Managers, and support teams.
  • Uphold SLA adherence through proactive monitoring, trend analysis, and health checks.
  • Maintain high-quality documentation, diagrams, and SOPs supporting consistent operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent years of work experience.
  • 5+ years in enterprise storage administration (SAN/NAS), including fabrics and multipathing.
  • Proficiency with one or more enterprise storage vendor platforms and backup solutions.
  • Strong scripting capability (PowerShell/Bash) and hands on experience with monitoring and ITSM tools.
  • Ability to lead complex changes and mentor junior team members.
  • Excellent communication, incident management, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud file/block services (e.g., Azure Files, AWS EBS/FSx) and hybrid data mobility.
  • Relevant vendor certifications (NetApp, Dell/EMC, Pure, HPE) and ITIL Foundation.

Salary Range: $125,040 - $187,560
All ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate's qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills.
This position is eligible for an incentive bonus based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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