What Is a Remote Storage Engineer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

As a remote storage engineer, you work from home to design and maintain information storage systems for clients. In this virtual position, your duties involve creating a database infrastructure that meets the needs of each client with whom you work. Part of your job involves assessing the specific needs of the client and designing appropriate solutions. You build or configure software, hardware, or cloud-computing systems, and you provide support and training for the employees who use the system. Other responsibilities include making updates, backing up data, and building and monitoring the network that connects to the data storage system.

The preferred qualifications to become a remote storage engineer include a degree, a reliable computer with high-speed internet, and the ability to work independently. This position involves interacting with clients and employees while you perform training, planning, and troubleshooting tasks, so you need to be able to communicate online, via phone, or, if necessary, in person. Most storage engineers have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, information technology, or computer science, but some employers consider sufficient experience in lieu of it. It’s a plus to become certified. The Storage Networking Industry Association has the Certified Storage Engineer accreditation, while vendors such as Oracle and Microsoft also offer certification.