Position Overview
MetroSys is seeking a highly experienced Storage Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-scale data migration and storage modernization initiatives. This role is heavily client-facing and focused on designing, leading, and executing complex migration programs across diverse storage environments, with a strong emphasis on NAS and unstructured data platforms.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and technical leader who can engage at the executive and engineering levels, architect end-to-end solutions, and successfully deliver large-scale migration projects with minimal risk and disruption.
Key Responsibilities- Lead large-scale storage migration programs from discovery through design, execution, and final validation, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
- Serve as the primary client-facing architect, providing strategic guidance, setting expectations, and building trust with stakeholders across IT leadership and engineering teams.
- Design and implement NAS-centric migration strategies across platforms such as NetApp, Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale, Unity, PowerStore, and similar solutions.
- Assess existing storage environments (NAS, SAN, hybrid) and develop target-state architectures, migration roadmaps, and best practices.
- Drive end-to-end migration execution, including data movement planning, cutover strategies, performance tuning, and risk mitigation.
- Architect solutions for file services, multiprotocol access (NFS/SMB), and large unstructured data environments.
- Provide leadership and oversight for cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and customer personnel.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and performance throughout migration activities.
- Act as a technical escalation point for complex multi-vendor storage environments.
- Develop and deliver high-quality documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration runbooks, and executive summaries.
- Present solutions, progress updates, and outcomes to client stakeholders and leadership teams.
- 7+ years of enterprise storage engineering, consulting, or architecture experience.
- Proven experience leading large-scale storage or data migration projects in enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in NAS technologies (NetApp, Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale, Unity, PowerStore, etc.).
- Deep understanding of file protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS) and unstructured data management.
- Solid knowledge of SAN environments, including zoning, multipathing, and host/storage integration.
- Experience designing and implementing multi-vendor storage solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in client-facing, advisory, or consulting roles.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with enterprise NAS migrations and consolidations (petabyte-scale environments a plus).
- Familiarity with cloud-integrated storage and hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of data protection and replication technologies (SnapMirror, SyncIQ, etc.).
- Experience with VMware and virtualized storage environments.
- Background in professional services or consulting organizations.
- Familiarity with networking concepts related to storage (L2/L3, DNS, AD integration).
- Successfully delivering complex, high-visibility migration projects on time and with minimal disruption.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on storage strategy and modernization.
- Driving standardization, scalability, and performance improvements across customer environments.
- Leading engagements that result in long-term client relationships and follow-on opportunities.
Skills Required
- 7+ years enterprise storage engineering, consulting, or architecture experience
- Proven experience leading large-scale storage or data migration projects
- Strong expertise in NAS technologies (NetApp, Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale, Unity, PowerStore)
- Deep understanding of file protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS) and unstructured data management
- Solid knowledge of SAN environments including zoning, multipathing, and host/storage integration
- Experience designing and implementing multi-vendor storage solutions
- Demonstrated ability to operate in client-facing, advisory, or consulting roles
- Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with enterprise NAS migrations and consolidations (petabyte-scale environments)
- Familiarity with cloud-integrated storage and hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of data protection and replication technologies (SnapMirror, SyncIQ, etc.)
- Experience with VMware and virtualized storage environments
- Background in professional services or consulting organizations
- Familiarity with networking concepts related to storage (L2/L3, DNS, AD integration)
What We Do
MetroSys is a I.T. Professional Services company based in sunny San Diego, CA. Established in 2006, MetroSys has technical talent supporting the Americas. Our Mission Statement; To simplify our customers’ business solutions while having fun with what we do. Our creative geniuses have been pioneering data solutions for our valued customers and partners in the following areas: Data Mobility: Enterprise Storage, Cloud Migrations, Systems Integration & Installation: Storage, Networking, Virtualization, Database, Messaging Flexible Workforce: Recruiting, Staffing, Direct Placement Assessment Services: Storage, Networking, Performance, Periodic, Get Healthy ingenuity. Agility. Speed. These are key ingredients to our success. Navigating the world of I.T. Professional Services can pose many challenges. We help customers, channel partners, resellers & manufacturers deliver! Our team of highly experienced professionals can help bridge any gap for your I.T. requirements. Whether assistance with pre-sales or post-sales services, recruiting, or assisting with the launch of emerging technologies, We CAN Help! Great people. Great Company. MetroSys has carefully crafted its team of highly skilled talent by not only hiring industry experts, but by selecting people that share our view on company culture. Our core values include teamwork, integrity, accountability, & embracing diversity. Our customer first approach builds strong relationships as a trusted advisor and technology partner. Our team integrates with your business and maximizes efficiency. Simply put, we make it easy.
