Storage Performance Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Position OverviewAt PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As an Enterprise Engineer Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Birmingham, AL and Phoenix, AZ.
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Engineer specializing in Storage Capacity Management to design, optimize, and manage enterprise storage environments. This role is responsible for forecasting capacity needs, ensuring high availability, and driving cost-efficient storage solutions across on-premises and cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Storage Engineering & Operations
Manage enterprise storage platforms (e.g., Dell EMC, NetApp, Pure Storage, HPE)
Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability of storage infrastructure
Participate in lifecycle management (procurement, upgrades, decommissioning)
Converged Infrastructure Optimization
Optimize utilization across compute, storage, and network layers in tightly integrated systems.
Identify inefficiencies across clusters, nodes, and storage tiers.
Support cost optimization efforts by right-sizing resources.
Performance Engineering & Risk Mitigation
Design and implement performance testing strategies to validate scaling capabilities.
Proactively identify capacity constraints and systemic bottlenecks.
Lead root cause analysis for performance degradation scenarios.
Capacity Planning & Forecasting
Analyze historical growth trends and predict future storage requirements
Provide proactive recommendations to prevent capacity constraints
Define thresholds, alerts, and reporting for storage utilization
Monitoring & Reporting
Implement and maintain monitoring tools for storage performance and capacity
Produce dashboards and executive reports on utilization, trends, and risks
Identify inefficiencies such as over-provisioning or underutilization
Collaboration & Governance
Work with infrastructure, application, and architecture teams
Provide input into enterprise architecture and storage strategies
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
Experience in enterprise storage engineering
Strong experience with capacity planning and performance analysis
Hands-on experience with major storage platforms (e.g., NetApp, EMC, Pure, HPE)
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Pure1 Manage, vROps, Turbonomic, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
Knowledge of SAN/NAS protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, or container storage
Experience with backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions
ITIL framework familiarity
Relevant certifications (e.g., Pure, NetApp, Dell EMC, Azure, AWS)PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

• Provides subject matter expertise for enterprise engineering teams, full stack engineers, and clients. Uses technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions.
• Leads in the implementation of enterprise engineering strategies and best practices to support business objectives.
• Independently provides guidance to engineers across the organization regarding the development of software components and hardware.
• Maintains relationships with stakeholders, addresses client requirements and provides consultation to shape the success of enterprise engineering.
• Independently provides expert advice and resolves complex problems and issues involved in enterprise engineering activities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

CompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Consulting, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Industry: Trends & Directions, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Standard Operating ProceduresWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $112,000.00 - $228,800.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/25/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visitpncthrive.com.

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