[Hiring] CTERA Remote File Service Engineer @NTT DATA

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive engineer to provide support for our CTERA Remote File Service deployed in customer locations and synchronized with AWS. This role is responsible for the comprehensive support and administration of the CTERA Remote File Portal Application and database, hosted on AWS storage, as well as supporting CTERA edge devices located across multiple on-premises locations. You will ensure seamless connectivity and reliable remote file access for end users, troubleshooting issues across cloud and on-prem infrastructure. This engineer must also be capable of designing and implementing a migration of CTERA to Azure Files.

Key Responsibilities

• CTERA/AWS Cloud Support:
  • Administer and support the CTERA Remote File Portal Application and its associated database hosted on AWS EC2 instances.
  • Manage and monitor AWS EBS volumes, EC2 instances, and S3 storage integrated with the CTERA solution.
  • Conduct regular maintenance, upgrades, backups, and patching of the application and database.
  • Perform AWS resource optimization and security hardening as required.
• CTERA Edge Device Support:
  • Provide operational support for CTERA edge devices deployed in multiple on-premises environments.
  • Facilitate and troubleshoot file synchronization, caching, and remote access issues between edge devices and AWS cloud storage.
  • Monitor health, connectivity, and performance of edge devices, performing remote or onsite intervention when needed.
  • Support onboarding and configuration of new edge devices for end users.
• Connectivity & Network Support:
  • Ensure stable and secure connections between edge devices and AWS cloud via public internet and dedicated connections such as MPLS.
  • Troubleshoot network issues affecting file access and synchronization.
  • Collaborate with network teams to resolve latency, throughput, or configuration challenges.
• End User Support:
  • Act as point of contact for end users and IT teams for queries or problems related to remote file access.
  • Provide resolution to tickets involving both cloud and edge device services.
  • Document common issues and resolutions, maintaining updated runbooks and user guides.
• Monitoring, Reporting, & Documentation:
  • Implement monitoring for cloud resources, application metrics, and edge device status.
  • Generate reports on service performance, file access metrics, incident response, and usage.
  • Maintain thorough documentation for configuration, processes, troubleshooting steps, and incident history.
• CTERA to Azure Files migration design:
  • Act as the lead designer of a migration architecture to migrate CTERA files to Azure Files.
  • Document the technical architecture design for consumption by Cloud Engineers and architects.
  • Provide training/handover to Azure cloud engineers to support existing CTERA environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on experience with AWS or Azure services.
• Must have CTERA Enterprise File Services (Cloud and Edge devices) experience.
• Familiarity with remote file access, synchronization, and cloud-to-edge file gateway architectures.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting hybrid network connections (Internet, VPNs, MPLS).
• Experience with monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and documentation best practices.
• Certification in AWS or Azure Cloud: such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Highly Preferred Skills and Expectations

• AWS/ Azure Certified Solutions Architect.
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms and file services.
• Prior experience supporting distributed teams or multi-site infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer-oriented attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Requirements

• Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role will depend on the nature of the role offered and will either be $105,000 - $113,465, or $89.13/hr if the role is hired as a temporary position. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
• This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered is temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.
• This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.