On-Prem Storage Engineer — Ballarat Region, Victoria

Job Description Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. Visit us at www.accenture.com Join our team in Ballarat Accenture is excited to announce the opening of our new technology and operations centre in Ballarat. This state-of-the-art facility will support Australian businesses and government departments by providing essential onshore technology services. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team. The centre will create new jobs in the region and is committed to fostering local talent. By partnering with Federation University, we will provide students with valuable on-the-job experience and training, ensuring our workforce is future ready. If you want to be part of an innovative team that addresses the growing demand for sovereign technology services and makes a real impact in both the private and public sectors, then Accenture is the place for you. Role Title: On-Prem Storage Engineer Role Overview: As a Storage Engineer , you will take on a key role in designing, implementing, and managing storage infrastructure . With 4-5 years of experience , you will lead initiatives to optimize storage performance, ensure high availability, and contribute to strategic planning. Additionally, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them develop their skills while ensuring smooth operations. Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Setup and Strategy: Lead the assessment, design, and implementation of on-premises storage solutions , ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee the documentation and review of existing storage systems, identifying areas for improvement and scalability. Develop and maintain storage operations documentation, including System Understanding Documents (SUDs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) . Drive service go-live readiness, ensuring alignment with strategic service plans and schedules . Storage Operations and Administration: Monitor and optimize storage systems for health, performance, and availability. Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of storage-related incidents in both production and non-production environments, minimizing downtime. Oversee storage capacity management, patching, provisioning, and maintenance to support business continuity. Handle escalated storage-related problem tickets and ensure efficient backlog management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate storage solutions into broader infrastructure initiatives. Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior storage engineers. Act as a point of escalation for complex storage issues. Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to skill development within the team. Process Improvement and Automation: Establish and maintain best practices for storage operations . Support initiatives to align storage operations with DevOps and Agile methodologies . Lead efforts to automate storage management and operational tasks using scripting or automation tools. Collaboration and Compliance: Partner with infrastructure teams (compute, network, data center, and cloud) to ensure storage solutions meet overall system needs. Enforce security best practices to maintain compliance with organizational and industry standards. Assist in evaluating storage infrastructure readiness for cloud integration and hybrid storage solutions. Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning: Stay up to date with emerging storage technologies and industry trends . Propose and implement improvements to existing storage architectures to enhance performance and cost efficiency. Contribute to long-term planning for storage capacity, scalability, and modernization. Qualifications & Experience: 4-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on on-premises storage, SAN, NAS, or backup solutions . Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Leadership Qualities: Experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading small teams or initiatives. Technical Skills: Expertise in HPE, Cisco, Brocade SAN fabrics, Hitachi, HP storage, Nutanix, NetBackup, and HP tape libraries . Strong knowledge of storage provisioning, capacity planning, and performance optimization . Familiarity with hybrid cloud storage solutions and integration with public cloud platforms. Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for storage management. Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management . Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement . Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Certifications (Preferred): ITIL v4 certification (or ability to obtain within 8 weeks of joining). Certifications related to HPE, Hitachi, Nutanix, or cloud storage solutions are a plus. Additional Requirements: Security Clearance Requirement : Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance. This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations. On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies click here . 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All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on 61 2 9005 5000. To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement. LI-GM show more show less Qualifications . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on 61 2 9005 5000. To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.