Explore Storage Administrator Jobs

Storage Administrators design, maintain, and improve the systems organizations use to store and protect data. From enterprise storage arrays and storage area networks (SANs) to cloud-based platforms, these professionals help keep business-critical information available, secure, and recoverable. Explore vetted Storage Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Storage Administrator Do?

Storage Administrators manage storage infrastructure across its lifecycle. Common responsibilities include configuring storage systems, monitoring capacity and performance, troubleshooting availability issues, managing backups and recovery, and supporting data migration. They may also work with network, infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure storage services meet business requirements.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Requirements vary by organization and platform, but employers commonly look for experience with enterprise storage technologies, SAN and NAS environments, storage protocols, backup and recovery tools, and operating systems. Familiarity with cloud storage, virtualization, automation, scripting, cybersecurity practices, and disaster recovery planning can also be valuable. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills help administrators support complex environments.

Storage Administrator Career Paths

Professionals may advance into senior storage engineering, infrastructure architecture, cloud storage, data protection, or IT leadership roles. Experience with large-scale environments, automation, hybrid cloud services, and resilience planning can help candidates qualify for more specialized and higher-responsibility positions.

Find Storage Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities, including Storage Administrator roles paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required technologies, location, and compensation details to find openings that fit your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Contribute to a dynamic team as a Senior Storage Administrator, managing backup systems and ensuring optimal performance. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, configure solutions, and enhance stor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $127K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing high-performance computing storage systems. Drive modernization initiatives, architect large-scale environments, and mentor teams to enhance research infras...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $214K *

Transform your career by managing user systems in diverse environments. Oversee server setup, maintenance, and security while ensuring operational integrity. Collaborate on testing and troubleshooting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovation in large-scale AI infrastructure by optimizing solutions for high-profile customers. Drive architecture from server to data center, focusing on power efficiency and advanced coolin...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $113K *

Lead the administration and optimization of high-performance computing storage systems. Design, implement, and maintain scalable storage solutions while resolving complex issues and ensuring data inte...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Engineer your career by managing core IT systems and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficient application deployment while maintaining enterprise app...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Engage in critical systems administration to enhance application capabilities, support intelligence operations, and ensure seamless IT service delivery across diverse platforms and environments, contr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize Linux and Windows systems, ensuring compliance and user support. Drive automation and infrastructure management using modern tools while collaborating with teams to enhance perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in establishing a cutting-edge ITAD facility, overseeing the setup and daily operations of lifecycle services, including device imaging, testing, and data erasure, while ensuring compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch IT support and solutions. You'll manage user systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with IT staff to enhance operational efficiency across va...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring high availability and continuity of technology across multiple Data Centers. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to design, implement, and mai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure high availability and continuity of technology across multiple Data Centers. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to design, implement, and maintain critical infrastruct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform the SharePoint landscape by administering and enhancing the CIO and DCS G-6 SharePoint environment, ensuring governance, performance, and user satisfaction while supporting Microsoft 365 and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion mission-critical IT systems by operating, maintaining, and optimizing complex environments. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure reliability and mission readiness while providing Tier 1...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $95K *

Optimize network performance and security by implementing and managing infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and providing user support. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless operations and m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of database administration, ensuring high availability and performance of SQL databases while supporting third-party applications and collaborating on diverse...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to support classified IT operations across a wide-area network. Leverage your expertise in Windows, Active Directory, and Linux to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $120K *

Drive the success of a global team by managing complex IT infrastructures, ensuring secure and efficient operations across diverse environments, and enhancing system performance through automation and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the maintenance and optimization of IT systems, ensuring seamless operations and robust support across diverse environments while leading troubleshooting efforts and enhancing system performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize our internal IT systems and security posture while managing user access, supporting AWS operations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with the COO to enhance efficiency and maintain a secu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $135K *

Optimize enterprise systems by managing and troubleshooting network, server, and storage infrastructure. Collaborate on upgrades, cybersecurity, and user support while maintaining documentation and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Storage Administrator do?question toggle

    A Storage Administrator manages the systems and services used to store, access, protect, and recover an organization’s data. Duties often include configuring storage, monitoring capacity and performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting backups and disaster recovery.

  • What skills are important for Storage Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Employers may seek experience with enterprise storage platforms, SAN and NAS, backup and recovery, operating systems, virtualization, cloud storage, and scripting or automation. Troubleshooting, security awareness, and clear communication are also useful.

  • Do Storage Administrators need certifications?question toggle

    Certification requirements vary by employer. Relevant certifications in storage platforms, cloud services, networking, virtualization, or data protection may help demonstrate expertise, but hands-on experience and knowledge of the employer’s technology environment are also important.

  • How can I find Storage Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Storage Administrator openings and review listings for compensation, responsibilities, required skills, and location. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What careers can follow a Storage Administrator role?question toggle

    With experience, Storage Administrators may move into senior storage engineering, infrastructure architecture, cloud storage, data protection, disaster recovery, or IT management.