Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission -critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Storage Administrator + Cloud Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and ensuring the efficiency of storage solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments. This role involves overseeing the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of storage infrastructure, as well as managing cloud-based storage and resources to meet the organizational needs for data accessibility, security, and redundancy.

Job Description

**Key Responsibilities**:

• Design, deploy, and manage storage area networks (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS) systems.

• Monitor and optimize storage performance and troubleshoot any storage-related issues.

• Implement data backup, recovery, and archiving procedures.

• Configure and manage cloud storage solutions across various platforms (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage).

• Integrate on-premises storage with cloud storage services to create hybrid storage environments.

• Ensure data redundancy, replication, and disaster recovery strategies are in place and effective.

• Collaborate with IT security team to enforce data governance and compliance standards.

• Provision and manage cloud resources, including compute, networking, and databases.

• Automate cloud and storage operations using scripting or infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.

• Document all storage and cloud architecture changes and maintain operational procedures.

• Stay current with emerging storage technologies and cloud services, recommending upgrades and improvements.

Basic Requirements

Experience - 5 - 7 years of relevant experience

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Proven experience in managing enterprise storage solutions from vendors like Dell EMC, NetApp, HP, or similar.

• Solid understanding of cloud computing and experience with one or more leading cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Knowledge of storage protocols such as iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel.

• Familiarity with storage virtualization and data management technologies.

• Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes and solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

**Preferred Skills**:

• Certifications related to storage (e.g., Dell EMC Proven Professional, NetApp Certified Data Administrator) and cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate).

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

• Understanding of data lifecycle management and data tiering strategies.

• Experience with data encryption and security best practices for both on-premises and cloud storage.

**Work Environment**:

This position may require occasional on-call duty and after-hours support to address critical issues. The role may also involve coordinating with multiple teams and participating in cross-functional projects.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].