StorageBackupCloud Architect

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Technical Consultant (Storage/Backup/Cloud Architect) to own the design implementation and lifecycle management of enterprise storage backup and recovery platforms with a focus on NetApp ONTAP (including SnapCenter and advanced replication) Commvault (including Metallic 365 Air Gap Protect and Clean Room Recovery) VMware (on-prem) and Microsoft Azure. You will serve as the technical authority for architecture decisions lead cross-functional delivery mentor engineers and partners and ensure our data protection posture meets business RTO/RPO objectives and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

NetApp Storage (ONTAP & Data Protection)

• Architect and administer NetApp Storage Systems across NFS/SMB/iSCSI/FC including capacity planning performance tuning and multiprotocol security.
• Design and operate NetApp SnapCenter for application-consistent protection (e.g. SQL Oracle VMware) including policy creation scheduling retention and plug-in lifecycle management.
• Implement and support synchronous and asynchronous replication strategies (SnapMirror/SnapVault) including SnapMirror Active Sync (SM-BC) for zero-RPO workloads and metro-level HA; define intercluster peering throttle/QoS and failover runbooks.
• Lead remediation and upgrades (ONTAP releases firmware) risk assessments and DR exercises; maintain detailed diagrams and SOPs.

Commvault Backup & Recovery

• Own the design deployment and day-to-day administration of the Commvault platform including storage policies dedupe indexing encryption immutability air-gapped copies and multi-tier retention.
• Configure Metallic 365 for Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online SharePoint OneDrive Teams) including role-based access legal hold and granular restore workflows.
• Engineer robust backup solutions for on-prem VMware (VADP-based) and file servers including proxy sizing CBT optimization application-aware backups and instant recovery.
• Implement Commvault Air Gap Protect for tamper-resistant isolated copy workflows and Commvault Clean Room Recovery to support malware-free recovery validation orchestration and controlled reintegration.
• Establish monitoring/alerting success SLAs compliance reporting and continuous improvement cadences.

VMware & Azure Integration

• Design and operate VMware vSphere infrastructure leveraged by NetApp (FC/iSCSI datastores) including HA/DRS lifecycle management and performance troubleshooting.
• Integrate backup and replication with Azure (IaaS) leveraging storage immutability cross-region strategies and cost-optimized tiers; guide adoption of cloud-adjacent storage patterns (e.g. Azure NetApp Files when appropriate).
• Support hybrid DR patterns (on-prem Azure) test plans and failover/fallback runbooks.

Consulting Leadership & Delivery Excellence

• Lead discovery workshops produce architecture proposals and translate business outcomes into technical designs effort plans and success criteria.
• Direct day-to-day delivery (internal teams and partners) remove blockers and ensure scope quality and timelines meet stakeholder expectations.
• Create clear Standard Work and SOPs for build/operate/run including onboarding guides change procedures and recovery playbooks; keep artifacts current and auditable.
• Mentor engineers promote best practices and establish a culture of documentation testing and continuous improvement.

Security Compliance & Resilience

• Enforce least-privilege controls credential vaulting MFA certificate hygiene and audit logging across platforms.
• Define and track RTO/RPO targets recovery assurance tests and cyber-resilience KPIs; drive remediation of findings from tabletop and live exercises.
• Partner with InfoSec/GRC to align backup/restore immutability and DR controls to enterprise policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications :

• 8 years in enterprise storage/backup with deep hands-on mastery of NetApp ONTAP SnapCenter SnapMirror (sync/async) and SnapMirror Active Sync.
• 5 years administering Commvault at scale including Metallic 365 Air Gap Protect Clean Room Recovery VMware and file-server backups.
• Strong VMware vSphere expertise (VADP proxies CBT datastore integration with NetApp).
• Solid Azure experience (IaaS storage tiers/immutability network fundamentals identity integration).
• Proven leadership delivering complex programs writing SOPs/Standard Work and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with automation (PowerShell REST APIs; Python/Ansible a plus) and infrastructure-as-code patterns for repeatability.

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90000 USD - $143000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time