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Senior Object Storage Engineer

 

A Career with point72’S TECHNOLOGY TEAM         

As Point72 continues to reimagine the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting and discovering new ways to provide exceptional end user experience while embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our team while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

Our Technology Infrastructure team engineers and operates the foundational technology platforms that power all of the firm’s applications and businesses. Our disciplines span a broad array of technologies from datacenter infrastructure to large scale cloud services, with the shared goal of providing the most reliable, performant, modern technology platforms to improve time-to-market for our business. We also deliver end-user technology solutions to support the evolving collaboration and productivity needs of our global teams. Our team focuses on innovation and challenging the current state of our infrastructure technology in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative working environment.

 

What You’ll Do

 

You will lead the design, implementation, and management of the firm’s object storage infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of object storage technologies and cloud-based solutions, with a focus on ensuring data availability, scalability, and security. Specifically, you will:

 

• Develop and implement object storage architecture and strategies to support business requirements and scalability.
• Oversee and optimize object storage systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement robust security measures to protect data integrity and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Monitor storage performance and make recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Design and implement integration and automation solutions to streamline operations and improve storage management.
• Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure adequate storage resources are available to meet future demands.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for complex storage issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless operations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of storage configurations and processes and provide training and guidance to junior team members.

 

 

 

What’s required

 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in storage engineering, with a focus on object storage solutions.
• Expertise in object storage technologies such as Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, or OpenStack Swift.
• Experience with cloud storage platforms and services.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong understanding of storage protocols, data protection strategies, and security best practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

 

 

About point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about.