Storage and Backup Engineer, AI-Enabled Automation

Job ID: 113488
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey  [Hybrid]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/01/2026
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Role Summary
The Storage and Backup Engineer, AI-Enabled Automation, is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated workflows to enhance enterprise storage and backup services. This role focuses on transforming manual infrastructure processes into secure, self-service automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reliability. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions to ensure seamless implementation and handoffs.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support automated workflows for enterprise storage and backup environments, including block, file, and object storage.
  • Automate storage provisioning, reclamation, volume expansion, key rotation, and other storage lifecycle activities.
  • Utilize AI-enabled automation tools to accelerate workflow development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
  • Convert operational procedures into self-service infrastructure workflows incorporating approvals, security controls, and capacity checks.
  • Develop conditional logic, task sequencing, return-code handling, exception paths, and automated notifications within workflows.
  • Integrate workflows with infrastructure platforms via APIs, scripts, connectors, or automation modules.
  • Test, troubleshoot, and maintain workflows to ensure successful production execution.
  • Apply appropriate governance, approvals, and security measures to AI-assisted automation solutions.
  • Document solutions comprehensively and facilitate effective handoffs between regional teams.
  • Collaborate with storage, backup, security, infrastructure, and change management teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in enterprise storage and backup engineering, including understanding of block, file, and object storage concepts.
  • Proven experience with storage provisioning, reclamation, expansion, and lifecycle management.
  • Practical knowledge of workflow orchestration and infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible, Python, PowerShell, or similar.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development or automation environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills related to workflows, error handling, and automation processes.
  • Familiarity with operating within enterprise change, security, and governance frameworks.
  • Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across regions.
  • Ability to learn new platforms and incorporate automation best practices.
  • Availability to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote and on-site work.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
     

Publishing Pay Range: $68.11 – $72.02 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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