Posted:
6/17/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Joplin, Missouri, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.
Schedule: Full Time
About Us –Information Technology (IT)
Flexible scheduling
On the job training
Gain exposure to new and advanced technology in the healthcare setting
What You’ll Do
The Data Storage Engineer is responsible for and lead aspects of designing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise-level data storage and backup infrastructure. This includes the configuration, deployment, and support of storage systems (NAS/SAN), backup platforms, and disaster recovery solutions. The role also encompasses data lifecycle management and secure data retention strategies across on-premises and cloud environments. The Data Storage Engineer leads and collaborates with other Infrastructure Engineers, System Administrators, and technical teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Manage and optimize storage infrastructure to ensure performance, availability, and data protection.
Design and maintain backup schedules, retention policies, and restore procedures.
Integrate storage systems with VMware, cloud platforms, and business applications.
Monitor system health and generate reports on usage trends and performance metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for provisioning, upgrades, and issue resolution.
Support incident response, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery planning.
Evaluate and recommend new storage technologies for performance and cost-efficiency.
Develop automation scripts and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, and internal security policies through audits and secure configurations.
Mentor team members and provide training for Tier 1 support staff.
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and provide escalation support for complex issues.
Contribute to infrastructure strategy, roadmaps, and enterprise architecture planning.
Enforce best practices for data classification, retention, and protection.
Requirements
Associate degree in IT or related field (or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
Familiarity with scripting and automation tools is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to design and support enterprise-scale solutions.
Experience with server hardware (Cisco UCS preferred) and Windows/Linux OS.
Proficiency in File and block storage provisioning.
Experience with vendor platforms such as Cohesity, Pure Storage, Veeam
Understanding of data protection, snapshot, and replication technologies
Preferred Requirements:
Cohesity Certified Professional
Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
Pure Storage Certified Specialist
Cloud Storage Certifications
Freeman Perks and Programs
For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
Extended Sick pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.
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Website: https://freemanhealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Joplin, Missouri, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1925
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical