CriticalTilt, Inc. · 19 hours ago
SYSTEMS AND STORAGE ENGINEER
Anniston, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCriticalTilt, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Systems and Storage Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-class compute and storage infrastructure for new datacenter deployments. This role involves leading the technical configuration, integration, and validation of compute and storage systems while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful deployments.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute system and storage configuration, integration, and validation for new datacenter deployments
Perform detailed setup and management of VMware, DataDirect Networks (DDN), NetApp, and WekaIO environments, including cluster formation, storage provisioning, and network integration
Collaborate with Datacenter Technicians to guide and verify rack, stack, cabling, and base configuration activities
Manage Ethernet and InfiniBand networking for storage and compute systems, ensuring proper connectivity and performance
Implement and maintain virtualization, storage, and data management best practices across systems and platforms
Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and system optimization in support of operational readiness
Develop and maintain configuration documentation, diagrams, and playbooks to ensure repeatable, standardized deployments
Support hardware and software lifecycle management, including patching, firmware updates, and capacity planning
Collaborate with Project Managers to define and meet project milestones, ensuring on-time and compliant delivery
Interface with customer engineers to integrate solutions into broader system environments and provide Tier 3 escalation support
Ensure all systems comply with applicable security, data protection, and compliance requirements
Provide technical mentorship to Datacenter Technicians and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and IP Address Management (IPAM) tools for documentation and system oversight
Travel frequently to customer sites for system deployment, validation, and testing activities
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, storage architecture, or infrastructure deployment roles
Proven expertise with VMware virtualization technologies (ESXi, vCenter, cluster configuration)
Strong knowledge of enterprise storage systems, including DataDirect Networks (DDN), NetApp, and WekaIO, or comparable platforms
Proficiency with Ethernet and InfiniBand networking, including switch configuration, topology design, and performance troubleshooting
Experience managing and integrating GPU-based compute systems into virtualized and storage environments
Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in complex, fast-paced project environments with frequent travel
Preferred
Familiarity with automation, scripting, or configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python)
Understanding of air and liquid cooling systems as they relate to high-performance compute environments
Company
CriticalTilt, Inc.
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase