The Role
Customer-facing technical consultant responsible for implementing and optimizing enterprise block and file storage across datacenter and cloud. Deploys storage arrays and SAN infrastructure, supports replication and continuity tools, produces technical documentation, leads cutovers and escalations, collaborates with project teams, delivers post-implementation knowledge transfer, and mentors junior staff while recommending improvements to storage and delivery practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
AHEAD is seeking a Technical Consultant for the implementation and optimization of enterprise storage environments across Datacenter and Cloud environments. This is a customer-facing, delivery-focused role responsible for deployment of scalable storage solutions, executing infrastructure projects, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience across Block and File Storage, SAN Infrastructure, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration across delivery workstreams. This role requires Travel throughout the US.
Responsibilities
- Implement storage solutions for performance, availability, recoverability, scalability, and operational simplicity across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Deploy data center and cloud storage technologies including PowerMax, PowerScale, PowerStore, NetApp ONTAP and StorageGRID, Pure FlashArray and FlashBlade, Nasuni, Cloudian, and related platforms.
- Design, configure, and deploy SAN infrastructure, including Cisco and Brocade Fibre Channel switching. Perform SAN interoperability analysis across server, switch, and storage infrastructure.
- Support replication and storage continuity technologies such as SRDF, SyncIQ, Pure, SnapMirror, Zerto, and related array or host-based tools.
- Develop technical documentation including solution designs, implementation plans, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.
- Act as a technical point of contact during delivery engagements, status meetings, cutovers, and escalation events.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, account teams, and customer stakeholders to align scope, timeline, and technical outcomes.
- Provide post-implementation knowledge transfer, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement recommendations.
- Contribute to delivery consistency, technical quality, and customer satisfaction while supporting junior team members as needed.
- Maintain awareness of emerging storage, cloud, and infrastructure trends and recommend practical improvements to delivery methods and client environments.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in enterprise storage infrastructure delivery roles, ideally within consulting, professional services, or complex customer delivery environments.
- Strong experience with major storage platforms including Dell EMC PowerMax or VMAX, PowerScale or Isilon, Unity, PowerStore, Pure Storage, NetApp, Nasuni, Cloudian, and comparable enterprise technologies.
- Experience with SAN implementation and interoperability analysis.
- Experience with integrating, and supporting storage solutions across major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Working knowledge of automation and orchestration using tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex storage and connectivity issues across arrays, hosts, switches, and supporting infrastructure ecosystems.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, including the ability to explain risks and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in client-facing delivery environments.
- Experience in deployment and support of enterprise Storage Systems including both block and unstructured data.
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools and practical use of automation to improve delivery consistency and speed.
- Experience contributing to customer workshops, technical discovery, and solution planning activities.
Expectations
- Take ownership of assigned technical workstreams and contribute as a trusted member of the Storage Delivery Team.
- Deliver high-quality work with strong attention to execution, risk management, and customer outcomes.
- Build credibility quickly with customer teams and internal delivery, architecture, and sales stakeholders.
- Balance deep technical execution with customer service, communication, and business awareness.
- Contribute to AHEAD Storage Practice Growth through skills development and shared knowledge.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
Use of AI:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience in enterprise storage infrastructure delivery roles
- Strong experience with storage platforms (Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX, PowerScale/Isilon, Unity, PowerStore, Pure Storage, NetApp, Nasuni, Cloudian)
- Experience with SAN implementation and interoperability analysis (Cisco and Brocade Fibre Channel switching)
- Experience with replication and continuity technologies (SRDF, SyncIQ, SnapMirror, Zerto, Pure and related tools)
- Experience integrating and supporting storage across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Working knowledge of automation and orchestration (Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins)
- Ability to troubleshoot complex storage and connectivity issues across arrays, hosts, switches, and infrastructure
- Strong communication and documentation skills for technical and business stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in client-facing delivery environments
- Experience deploying and supporting enterprise storage systems for block and unstructured data
AHEAD Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AHEAD and has not been reviewed or approved by AHEAD.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar on the first $5,000 each year, with matching made each pay period and immediate 100% vesting. This structure signals above-standard employer support for retirement savings.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical options include low employee premiums for PPO and HDHP plans, and the HDHP adds employer HSA funding plus a dollar-for-dollar HSA match up to stated amounts. Dental and vision plans list very low per-paycheck costs, helping keep overall healthcare spend manageable.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — No-cost telemedicine (including virtual mental health when enrolled), free Calm access for the employee and dependents, and an EAP with counseling are included. Company-paid life and disability plus voluntary protections (legal/ID, pet insurance) and other extras round out a comprehensive set of supports.
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AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together cloud infrastructure, intelligent operations, and modern applications, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
