ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Linux Storage Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

VAST Data

Customer Support Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

Extensive knowledge and experience in the enterprise IT infrastructure, networking and storage ... Knowledge and working experience in common Linux system administration tasks and Linux OS in ...

TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Linux operating environment including storage, network, and ... Familiarity with programming languages used for DevOps/Continuous Delivery, including but not ...

TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$50.75 - $67.50/hr

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Linux operating environment including storage, network, and ... Familiarity with programming languages used for DevOps/Continuous Delivery, including but not ...

Everfox

Software Engineer III

Salt Lake City, UT

$125K - $164K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a strong Linux background and driven to pursue a career in enterprise ... Experience deploying applications to AWS and/or Azure in a production environment (compute, storage ...

Everfox

Software Engineer III

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$125K - $164K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a strong Linux background and driven to pursue a career in enterprise ... Experience deploying applications to AWS and/or Azure in a production environment (compute, storage ...

Cox Communications, Inc.

Sr Database Engineer

Draper, UT · Hybrid

$101K - $169K/yr

Track resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O, storage) and report capacity trends to the Lead DBA ... Administer databases on Linux EC2 instances and AWS RDS - including startup/shutdown, patch ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsLinux Storage Engineer JobsLinux Storage Engineer Jobs in Utah

Linux Storage Engineer information

What does a Linux Storage Engineer do?

A Linux Storage Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining storage solutions on Linux-based systems. They manage data storage hardware and software, ensure data integrity and availability, and troubleshoot storage-related issues. These professionals often work with technologies like SAN, NAS, RAID, and various file systems, ensuring optimal performance and security for the organization's data storage needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Linux Storage Engineer?

To thrive as a Linux Storage Engineer, you need strong expertise in Linux system administration, storage architectures (SAN/NAS), and file systems, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications such as RHCSA or LPIC. Familiarity with storage management tools (e.g., LVM, ZFS), scripting languages (like Bash or Python), and enterprise backup solutions is typically required. Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure reliable data storage, efficient troubleshooting, and seamless collaboration across IT teams to maintain critical infrastructure.

What are some common challenges a Linux Storage Engineer might face in a production environment?

Linux Storage Engineers frequently encounter challenges such as troubleshooting storage performance bottlenecks, ensuring data integrity during migrations or upgrades, and managing complex storage architectures like SAN, NAS, and distributed file systems. They must keep up with rapidly evolving storage technologies and maintain high availability while coordinating with system administrators, network engineers, and application teams. Proactive monitoring, clear documentation, and strong collaboration skills are essential to address these challenges efficiently.

What is the difference between Linux Storage Engineer vs Storage Administrator?

AspectLinux Storage EngineerStorage Administrator
CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., RHCE, Linux Foundation)Storage-specific certifications (e.g., SNIA, CompTIA Storage+)
Work EnvironmentFocus on Linux systems, storage hardware, and softwareManage storage infrastructure across various platforms and vendors
Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain Linux-based storage solutionsOversee storage systems, backups, and data integrity
Industry UsageIT companies, data centers, cloud providersEnterprises, data centers, IT departments

The Linux Storage Engineer specializes in Linux-based storage solutions, focusing on system integration and performance. In contrast, the Storage Administrator manages overall storage infrastructure, ensuring data availability and security. Both roles require storage knowledge but differ in technical focus and environment.

Senior Systems Engineer- Managed Services

Magna, UT • On-site

Contour Data Solutions
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Contour Data Solutionsexternal

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer- Managed Services
Company: Contour Data Solutions, LLC
Role: Senior Systems Engineer- Managed Services
Location: Remote / Hybrid (US-based preferred)
Department: Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
Reports To: Head of Engineering / Infrastructure/Cloud
Salary Range: $80K-$120K
Shift: 11AM-7:30PM EST
Role Overview
Contour Data Solutions seeks a highly motivated Systems Engineer to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, 24x7x365 environment. As part of the Managed Services Technology Team, you will design, build, and support the server, virtualization, storage, and backup infrastructure that runs proprietary and third-party applications across Windows and Linux. This is a systems-first role: deep, hands-on ownership of virtualization (VMware, with exposure to alternative hypervisors such as Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox, Xen, or KVM), backup and DR (Veeam and Zerto), and enterprise compute and SAN storage. Automation is central to the work - you will use scripting and infrastructure-as-code tooling to standardize builds, patching, and recovery. You will focus on performance tuning, hardening, design, implementation, and break/fix resolution, and provide both technical and business input into projects. A working knowledge of the surrounding network is expected, but the core of the job is systems engineering.
Job Description
Own the day-to-day operation, change control, and maintenance of the systems estate - servers, hypervisors, storage, and backup/DR - including patching, upgrades, builds, replacement, and troubleshooting. Serve as an escalation point and mentor to the Contour Operations Center, and manage the ticket queue to ensure all work is handled appropriately.
Systems Engineering & Operations
  • Design, build, and administer virtualization environments - primarily VMware vSphere/ESXi (clusters, vCenter, resource pools, HA/DRS, capacity planning), with exposure to alternative hypervisors such as Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, Xen, or KVM.
  • Own backup and disaster recovery using Veeam and Zerto, including replication, failover/failback testing, retention policies, and recovery validation.
  • Provision, patch, harden, and maintain Windows Server and Linux systems, including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and core platform services.
  • Manage SAN storage and SAN switching - provisioning, zoning, LUN/datastore management, performance, and capacity.
  • Build and maintain automation for provisioning, patching, configuration, and reporting using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g., PowerShell/PowerCLI, Bash, Python, Ansible/Terraform), reducing manual effort and standardizing repeatable tasks.
  • Develop runbooks and scheduled jobs to automate routine maintenance, health checks, and backup/DR validation.
  • Monitor system health and resource usage, tuning parameters to improve throughput, stability, and efficiency.

Design & Strategy
  • Create engineering designs that meet business and operational objectives, including business continuity and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Define standard designs, templates, and procedures for projects following existing architectures, and develop new patterns where required.
  • Provide subject matter expertise across the technology lifecycle - risk, refresh, migration, and retirement.
  • Estimate and plan domain activities to feed end-to-end project plans and advise leadership on architecture and infrastructure planning.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools with a cost-conscious approach, drawing on industry best practices and prior project executions.
Support
  • Manage the ticket queue and lead resolution of complex systems issues across compute, virtualization, storage, and backup.
  • Lead or participate in medium-to-high complexity projects and on-call production support.
  • Proactively implement procedures to prevent and reduce the severity of outages.
  • Perform upgrades and installations alongside application teams and keep asset and time-tracking systems current.
  • Be available for 24/7 on-call on a rotating team schedule once onboarded.
Qualifications
  • MSP experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, MIS, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
  • 5+ years in design, implementation, and support of enterprise systems infrastructure.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with VMware (vSphere/ESXi/vCenter) in production environments; experience with alternative hypervisors (Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox VE, Xen, or KVM) is a plus.
  • Strong experience with backup and disaster recovery platforms - Veeam and Zerto (or comparable replication/DR tooling).
  • Solid Windows Server and Linux administration, including core services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Hands-on knowledge of server hardware (e.g., Dell), SAN switching, and SAN storage.
  • Proven automation experience - scripting with PowerShell/PowerCLI, Bash, or Python, and familiarity with configuration management or infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform to standardize and scale operations.
  • Understanding of systems and network security best practices and hardening.
Networking (Nice to Have)
  • Working knowledge of routing and switching, firewalls, and VPNs sufficient to support and troubleshoot the systems environment.
  • Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, or Fortinet, and common protocols (TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, NFS, SMB), is a plus but not the primary focus of the role.

Apply