Principal Storage Administrator

Overview OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We\'re hiring talent that AI can\'t replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. Our Platform Modernization Organization drives the lifecycle management and continuous modernization of compute, database, storage, and network infrastructure. We treat lifecycle management as a strategic lever to enhance systems, deliver measurable value for internal and external customers, protect the business, and safeguard our reputation. By leveraging modern technology and advanced tooling, we streamline operations, minimize downtime, and strengthen system reliability. With a relentless focus on continuous improvement, we enable the organization to adapt quickly to evolving demands, ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready platforms that power business success and customer satisfaction. Your Impact Reporting to the Senior Manager, Platform Modernization, the Principal Storage and Data Protection Specialist provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of storage and data protection solutions within the Platform Modernization organization. This role focuses on modernizing legacy storage systems (e.g., EMC Clariion, legacy SAN/NAS) and backup platforms, particularly those nearing or at End of Support Life (EOSL), to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure architectures for on-premises and hybrid environments. The Principal Specialist collaborates with Solution Architects, Senior SMEs, and application owners to align storage and data protection modernization with business objectives, reduce technical debt, and enhance system reliability. This role drives the implementation of the storage and backup modernization roadmap, fosters continuous improvement, and mitigates risks to protect business operations and ensure robust data protection against evolving threats. As a Principal Storage and Data Protection Specialist, you will: Lead modernization of legacy storage and backup platforms, transitioning systems like EMC Clariion and legacy SAN/NAS to NVMe-based arrays and cloud-integrated backups. Execute storage and data protection roadmaps, aligned with lifecycle heatmaps and strategic goals across compute, database, storage, and network domains. Assess legacy systems for obsolescence, performance, and compliance gaps; contribute to high-level and low-level modernization designs. Design and implement modern architectures, including software-defined storage, hyper-converged infrastructure, and ransomware-resilient backup solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Solution Architects, Senior SMEs, and security/architecture groups to ensure seamless integration. Ensure compliance and mitigate risks, aligning with standards like NIST and ISO 27001 while strengthening data protection against threats such as ransomware. Research and recommend emerging technologies, such as distributed storage systems and AI-driven backup analytics, to improve reliability and efficiency. Mentor Senior Storage Engineers and SMEs, promoting best practices in automation, governance, and implementation of storage and data protection solutions. What You Need To Succeed 8+ years in storage and data protection roles, with 4+ years focused on modernizing legacy systems in enterprise environments. Led complex modernization projects, migrating EOSL platforms to scalable, modern storage and backup solutions. Expertise in legacy and modern technologies, including EMC Clariion, NetApp FAS, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, NVMe arrays, and cloud-integrated backups. Designed resilient architectures, featuring high-availability, disaster recovery, and ransomware-resilient data protection. Strong knowledge of hybrid infrastructure, virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and integration with containerized storage and modernization patterns. Experienced in lifecycle management, assessing obsolescence risks and contributing to strategic modernization roadmaps. Familiar with DevOps tools and compliance standards, including GDPR and HIPAA, for secure and automated storage environments. Certifications such as VCP, NetApp Certified Data Administrator, or AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty are considered assets. One Last Thing OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact. OpenText\'s efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText\'s vibrant workplace. Senioriry level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr