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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for storage engineer in Raleigh, NC is $54.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.34 and $64.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Storage Engineer Do?

A storage engineer is an information technology professional who develops and oversees databases, networks, and other systems with large storage capacities. As a storage engineer, your primary responsibilities are to create storage systems and maintain the hardware. You are also responsible for backing up all information and providing ongoing technical service to your clients or employer. Your goal is to create a cost-effective storage system that can handle both a high volume of data and a large number of users. You must understand the specific needs of the client to give them what they need without wasting funds.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Storage Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Storage Engineer, you need a solid understanding of storage systems architecture, data management, and backup/recovery processes, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), cloud storage platforms, and certifications such as NetApp, EMC, or CompTIA Storage+ are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help Storage Engineers collaborate with IT teams and address complex storage issues efficiently. These skills are critical to ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and optimal performance in enterprise environments.

What are some common challenges Storage Engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise storage systems?

Storage Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring high availability and performance of storage systems, managing data growth efficiently, and maintaining data security and compliance. They must proactively monitor for hardware failures, optimize storage allocation, and coordinate with network and server teams to troubleshoot issues quickly. Adapting to evolving technologies, such as cloud integrations and automation tools, is also crucial for ongoing success in this role.

What is the difference between Storage Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectStorage EngineerNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Storage+, Cisco CCNA, vendor-specific storage certificationsCCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise storage systems, cloud storage environmentsNetwork infrastructure, data centers, enterprise networks
ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain storage solutions; optimize data storage and retrievalDesign, implement, and troubleshoot network systems; ensure network security and performance

While both roles work within data centers and require technical certifications, Storage Engineers focus on data storage solutions and management, whereas Network Engineers specialize in network infrastructure and connectivity. Both roles are essential in enterprise IT environments but have distinct technical focuses.

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Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer

Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer

Procom Consultants Group

Durham, NC • On-site

Contractor

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer for a contract opportunity. This resource can be based in either Dallas, TX or Durham, NC.


Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer Job Details


Assess the storage and backup solutions in use by our current installed-base customers

Evaluate customer needs based on applications requirements, current capacity and growth trends

Deliver engineering specifications, assist with functional specifications, and collaborate on technical designs and specifications for projects and initiatives.

Estimate effort, both development and product delivery timelines, to determine a course of action for project.

Provide technical or business analytical leadership for specific storage and backup needs or objectives in order to meet business requirements.

Work closely with external vendors and other personnel in order to optimize and facilitate the best solution to meet the needs of the business.

Develop recommendations in support of project objectives. Develop logical and physical technical artifacts for review.

Provide technical services for customers in a highly complex storage and backup environments. Demonstrate ability to assess technical impact to the project/new technology along with technical risks.

Resolve complex problems with little or no guidance. Independently research and promote specialized technical solutions.

Analyze complex hardware and software issues associated with backup-related technologies, including NetBackup, CommVault, Data Domain and Enterprise Vault.

Analyze complex hardware and software issues associated with complex storage platforms including EMC, HDS, NetApp, and others

Analyze, design, test, document, and implement solutions for continuous data availability, integrity, backup and protection.

Maintain technical awareness of developments within the backup and storage technology industry and evaluate the applicability of those developments to needs of Fujitsu, in order to ensure that such developments are exploited for the business benefit of the company.

Define and specify architecture protocols and functional requirements and specifications for storage and backup components.

Strong background in enterprise data protection, management and protection solutions. Must be able to design and implement new data protection solutions, manage change, and add backup policies in a large-scale, mission-critical, multi-PB storage environment. Must have wide-ranging experience and the ability to apply that experience along with professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in effective ways. Strong organizational skills are necessary. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. This will be a technical team lead role.


Demonstrate domain knowledge in storage, data management and data protection technologies and be able apply the knowledge of these methodologies to the storage, protection, retention, reclamation, and disaster recovery.

Manage, configure and maintain multi-PB multi-tiered environment.

Report on performance and capacities and make allocation recommendations based on trending.

Participate in capacity planning and performance discussions and assist in development and execution of disaster recovery exercises.


Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer Mandatory Skills


Knowledge of Symantec NetBackup, Commvault Simpana and similar backup technologies

Knowledge of Enterprise storage systems from EMC, NetApp, NDS and similar systems

Experience with Enterprise data protection and disaster recover solution, and understand Enterprise application data management requirements


Non-technical Qualifications:

Ability to plan and control projects.

Mathematical, analytical and statistical aptitude

Excellent planning, interpersonal, problem solving, leadership skills are required.

Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation are necessary. Active listening skills are required.

Excellent influencing and consultative skills; and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues and opportunities.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in environments dealing with ambiguity.

The ability to determine the information necessary to strategically assess market situations, as well as, the ability to evaluate and determine optimal plans of action is essential.

Preferred years of experience and education: Bachelor's Degree

8 years of IT experience

5+ years of Backup and Storage Engineering experience.


Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer Start Date


ASAP


Sr. Storage & Backup Engineer Assignment Length


6+ months


"Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties."

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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