Storage and Backup Engineer

JOB TITLE
Senior Storage Engineer
A CAREER WITH POINT72’S TECHNOLOGY TEAM
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Senior Storage Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, implementation, and management of the organization's File/Block storage infrastructure. This role requires to cover one of the 2 possible shifts in India as well as a deep understanding of File/Block storage technologies and cloud-based solutions, with a focus on ensuring data availability, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in storage engineering and a proven ability to manage complex storage environments.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for complex storage issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless operations.
• Oversee and optimize File/Block storage systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure adequate storage resources are available to meet future demands.
• Monitor storage performance and work with US resource to find recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement integration and automation solutions and provide feedback for solution to US Team to streamline operations and improve storage management.
• Implement robust security measures to protect data integrity and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of storage configurations and processes and provide training and guidance to junior team members.

WHAT’S REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in storage engineering, with a focus on File/Block storage solutions.
• Expertise in File/Block storage technologies such as Dell, NetApp, Pure, AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage
• Strong understanding of storage protocols, data protection strategies, and security best practices.
• Basic knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with cloud storage platforms and services.
• Relevant certifications (Dell/NetApp) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com.