Storage Administrator

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Serve as the technical lead for complex SAN, NAS, object, and cloud-based storage environments .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in SAN, NAS, object storage, replication, backup, and disaster recovery technologies, with a strong focus on designing and implementing enterprise storage solutions. Proven ability to lead storage lifecycle activities and develop operational standards that enhance reliability and maintainability.

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SAN ExpertiseNAS ExpertiseDisaster Recovery SolutionsOperational Standards DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Storage DesignBackup SolutionsReplication TechnologiesRecovery SolutionsPerformance AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisCapacity PlanningAutomation PracticesData ProtectionMonitoring Approaches

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical CoachingCommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Outcomes

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Storage CertificationsBackup CertificationsCloud CertificationsInfrastructure Certifications

Industry Keywords

Data Protection PlatformsStorage Lifecycle ActivitiesOperational DocumentationService ImprovementsComplianceAudit FindingsInfrastructure DomainsVendor EngagementCritical IncidentsOn-Call Duties

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical lead for complex SAN, NAS, object, and cloud-based storage environments
Design and implement storage, backup, replication, and recovery solutions
Lead storage lifecycle activities including upgrades, migrations, consolidations, refreshes, and modernization
Develop operational standards, configuration baselines, automation, and support procedures
Evaluate platform performance and implement improvements to availability, scalability, and service quality
Investigate and resolve complex storage, performance, replication, backup, and recovery incidents
Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
Establish monitoring approaches, alerting thresholds, and proactive issue-response practices
Oversee data protection operations including replication, backup, recovery, retention, and disaster recovery
Lead remediation of storage-related security, compliance, and audit findings
Serve as the primary storage and backup subject matter expert for infrastructure, security, research computing, application, database, and cloud teams
Provide mentorship, technical coaching, and knowledge transfer
Develop operational documentation, standards, troubleshooting guidance, and knowledge resources
Analyze capacity, utilization, performance, and growth trends
Develop reporting and operational metrics
Lead vendor engagement for troubleshooting, critical incidents, escalations, and platform optimization
Coordinate migration, consolidation, and decommissioning efforts
Report administratively and functionally to the Director of Open Systems and Storage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience is necessary
8-10 years of relevant, progressive experience administering enterprise storage, backup, and data protection platforms in complex environments is necessary
Deep expertise in SAN, NAS, object storage, replication, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery technologies is necessary
Advanced ability to analyze and resolve complex storage, performance, availability, and data protection issues across multiple infrastructure domains is necessary
Experience designing and implementing enterprise storage and data protection solutions within established architectural frameworks is necessary
Demonstrated experience developing operational standards, automation, support practices, and service improvements that enhance reliability and maintainability is necessary
Strong communication, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical outcomes without formal authority are necessary
Demonstrated commitment to VUIT’s Guiding Principles is necessary
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Advanced storage, backup, cloud, or infrastructure certifications are preferred
Ability to participate in rotating after-hours on-call duties
Ability to work on campus at least one day per week and attend activities requiring in-person presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement combining on-campus and remote work
Remote work privileges (subject to departmental needs and institutional policy)
Rotating on-call duties for after-hours incident response and requests
Professional mentorship, technical coaching, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Employment with Vanderbilt University, an equal-opportunity employer