Senior Storage Technical Leader (15+ years)

Role Summary: We are seeking a seasoned and strategic veteran Leader with extensive experience in storage technologies specifically in Netapp / Pure and AWS FSxN environments. Ideal candidate will have strong automation skills using Python and Ansible.Job responsibilities:Develop and execute a comprehensive storage strategy that aligns with R&D IT goals and business objectives.Identify, evaluate, explore emerging / disruptive technologies and services to improve operational efficiencies and leverage storage technologies to address organization challenges.Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of storage specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.Guide team members in the design, implementation, and optimization of storage solutions (both in the cloud as on-premise datacenters).Collaborate with other IT leaders, stakeholders, and business units to integrate storage strategies with broader technology and business initiatives.Act as a key liaison between Storage teams and other departments, fostering effective communication and alignment.Oversee the day-to-day operations of the storage environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and adherence to best practices.Lead efforts to establish and maintain robust security measures in storage environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Develop and implement processes for regular security audits and risk assessments.Strive towards automation maturity models to improve automation capabilities and align them to business outcomesDefine technology road maps, build consensus with executive management for profitable outcomes.Job Qualification:Bachelor's /master's degree in computer science, information technology or related field.Minimum of twelve plus years of experience working with storage technologies.Extensive experience on storage technologies both on-premises (Eg: NetApp, Pure storage) as well as AWS cloud (Eg: S3, EBS, EFS,FSxN).Experience working with Linux OS and NFS storage in a high performance compute environment.Must to have hands on extensive experience with automation tools, like Ansible & Python.Proven experience as a DevOps architect in a senior role who has championed IT infra as code (IaC), configuration management & CICD pipelinesStrong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on solving problems together.Have the technical skill to review, verify and validate the software code developed in the project.NXP Introduction:NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.For more information, please visit our website https://www.nxp.comCareer Development OpportunitiesThe future starts here. Bright Minds. Bright Futures.We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.We Are NXP! Visit our careers website for more job information.Commitment At NXP.We recognize we can be a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. PRB