Engineer II - Software Defined Storage at GEICO in Bethesda, MD

Summary: GEICO is a leading insurance company that offers a rewarding career with endless possibilities. They are seeking an Enterprise Storage Engineer to oversee the organization's storage needs, developing accessible, manageable, and secure storage solutions while collaborating on advanced storage architecture. The role involves integrating various storage solutions and enhancing storage capabilities to meet future demands. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the design, implement, and administer high-availability storage solutions, spanning SDS and SAN environments, as well as 'Storage as a Service' systems for private cloud environments - Ensure the seamless integration of storage solutions such as object, block and file storage with bare metal, IaaS, and PaaS services, optimizing performance and scalability - Conduct comprehensive performance analysis and optimization of SAN environments, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and integration with SDS initiatives - Collaborate on the strategy and implementation of data protection, disaster recovery, and security protocols across all storage infrastructures - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, developers, and cloud architects, to ensure the compatibility and integration of storage solutions with overall system architecture - Provide technical leadership and support related to SDS, including troubleshooting, and resolving any system issues to ensure high availability and performance - Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in SDS and participating in relevant educational opportunities to support this - Drive continuous improvement by staying updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of the system architecture - Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions - Utilize programming languages like Python, C# or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services - Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams Required Qualifications: - Understanding of various storage architectures and solutions, including object storage (with technologies like Amazon S3, OpenStack Swift), block storage (using software like iSCSI, Fibre Channel), and file storage (solutions such as NFS, SMB/CIFS) - Proficiency with data management and storage protocols/services (e.g., Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS) - Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and their interaction with underlying storage infrastructures - Understanding of and experience with software-defined storage services such as Ceph, MinIO, Swift, OpenStack, and GlusterFS - Proficiency with cloud services and infrastructure, including public and private cloud environments - Solid knowledge of traditional storage technologies and how they integrate with software-defined solutions - Familiarity with Linux operating systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl - Ability to plan and execute migration strategies from traditional SAN to SDS, ensuring data integrity, minimal downtime, and system performance optimization - Ability to troubleshoot complex storage issues, including performance bottlenecks, data recovery, and optimization challenges - Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to work effectively with various teams within the organization - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues before they arise - Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a proven track record of overcoming technical challenges - Effective communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external partners - 1+ years of experience in a collaborative development environment, utilizing modern software development methodologies - 1+ years scripting/coding experience in one of the following languages: C/C++ development, Bash, Python or GO - 1+ years of experience in a storage engineering role, with a focus on software-defined storage solutions in cloud environments - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience Preferred Qualifications: - 1+ years of professional software development experience - 1+ years of experience with systems architecture and design - 1+ years of experience working with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service - 1+ years of experience in open-source frameworks - Certifications relating to cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), software-defined storage technologies (such as Ceph or OpenStack), or related areas are highly advantageous Required Skills: Software Defined Storage, Cloud Services, Storage Architectures Important Skills: Data Management Protocols, Virtualization Technologies, Scripting Languages Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Skills Benefits: GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position., Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being., Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance., Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance., Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.