FalconStor Software
West Bromwich, West Midlands
DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE CONTAINER STORAGE ENGINEERING FalconStor was founded in 2000 by a team of experts with decades of experience in storage networking and a track record of proven success. We have great pride in our rich history of technological innovation. This spirit is pervasive and drives us to develop better, more flexible, and more efficient solutions that address increasingly complex data management needs-today and well into the future. We're looking for a Director of Enterprise Container Storage Engineering - Kubernetes / Docker / Container Technologies. You will help design and develop solutions built using FalconStor software, third party vendor and open source software products. In this role, you will work closely across the team and with FalconStor's Customers, Partners, Engineering, and Marketing teams, to develop, demonstrate and deploy microservices/containerized long-term archival and data preservation capabilities. You will be participating in technical architecture and design discussions with customers on deploying Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift or Docker Enterprise Edition based Archive as a Service (AaaS) infrastructure. You will be responsible for demonstrating the merits of your AaaS solution by developing use case demos, integrations with other enterprise software stacks (Hypervisors, IT Management tools, Provisioning tools and Service Management platforms). Qualifications Container Technologies Hand on experience in Enterprise and Cloud Storage and Archival Hands on experience in setting up Containers based environment using Kubernetes (Open source, Docker or RedHat Openshift) Sound understanding of Kubernetes concepts (PODS, Daemon sets), Container storage (options for stateful and stateless), Container networking technologies Hands on experience in systems administration and troubleshooting in a Linux or Windows based OS environment Knowledge of enterprise grade storage backend technologies for Container environments Hands on experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, Chef, Ansible, Powershell, Unix shell scripting) Knowledge of typical enterprise use cases for Container technologies Knowledge of datacenter infrastructure products, and experience with racking/stacking infrastructure equipment Knowledge of data center infrastructure management tools such as monitoring tools, incident management, network management (for example - HPE Oneview, Nagios, CA/BMC Tools, ServiceNow) Basic knowledge of enterprise storage and network technologies Basic knowledge of data center infrastructure design principles for high availability, redundancy, multi tenancy and security Comfortable working in the command line on a Linux/Windows OS environment Education and Certifications - Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences or related disciplines Minimum 10 years of working experience in a Sales Engineering/Solution Architect, Technical Consulting, Technical Services delivery role with hands on experience in technologies outlined in the Skill set section (Optional) Industry certification in data center infrastructure (ITIL), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker or RedHat certifications related to Containers Desired Qualities - Active Listener with the ability to translate complex/ambiguous problem statements into actionable tasks Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills Driven, self-motivated and independent thinker - identifies multiple solutions to a given problem, and describes the merits/pitfalls of each Ability to collaborate with the team, peers, and share knowledge with others Technical writing and blogging skills Be comfortable with change as an opportunity to thrive Travel - 10 to 25 % - Domestic and International Candidate must be authorized to be employed in the United States of America without requiring sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future. We offer - A competitive salary and extensive social benefits Diverse and dynamic work environment Work-life balance and support for career development An amazing life inside the element! Want to know more about it? FalconStor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FalconStor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. FalconStor will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. FalconStor encourages applicants of all ages.
DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE CONTAINER STORAGE ENGINEERING FalconStor was founded in 2000 by a team of experts with decades of experience in storage networking and a track record of proven success. We have great pride in our rich history of technological innovation. This spirit is pervasive and drives us to develop better, more flexible, and more efficient solutions that address increasingly complex data management needs-today and well into the future. We're looking for a Director of Enterprise Container Storage Engineering - Kubernetes / Docker / Container Technologies. You will help design and develop solutions built using FalconStor software, third party vendor and open source software products. In this role, you will work closely across the team and with FalconStor's Customers, Partners, Engineering, and Marketing teams, to develop, demonstrate and deploy microservices/containerized long-term archival and data preservation capabilities. You will be participating in technical architecture and design discussions with customers on deploying Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift or Docker Enterprise Edition based Archive as a Service (AaaS) infrastructure. You will be responsible for demonstrating the merits of your AaaS solution by developing use case demos, integrations with other enterprise software stacks (Hypervisors, IT Management tools, Provisioning tools and Service Management platforms). Qualifications Container Technologies Hand on experience in Enterprise and Cloud Storage and Archival Hands on experience in setting up Containers based environment using Kubernetes (Open source, Docker or RedHat Openshift) Sound understanding of Kubernetes concepts (PODS, Daemon sets), Container storage (options for stateful and stateless), Container networking technologies Hands on experience in systems administration and troubleshooting in a Linux or Windows based OS environment Knowledge of enterprise grade storage backend technologies for Container environments Hands on experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, Chef, Ansible, Powershell, Unix shell scripting) Knowledge of typical enterprise use cases for Container technologies Knowledge of datacenter infrastructure products, and experience with racking/stacking infrastructure equipment Knowledge of data center infrastructure management tools such as monitoring tools, incident management, network management (for example - HPE Oneview, Nagios, CA/BMC Tools, ServiceNow) Basic knowledge of enterprise storage and network technologies Basic knowledge of data center infrastructure design principles for high availability, redundancy, multi tenancy and security Comfortable working in the command line on a Linux/Windows OS environment Education and Certifications - Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences or related disciplines Minimum 10 years of working experience in a Sales Engineering/Solution Architect, Technical Consulting, Technical Services delivery role with hands on experience in technologies outlined in the Skill set section (Optional) Industry certification in data center infrastructure (ITIL), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker or RedHat certifications related to Containers Desired Qualities - Active Listener with the ability to translate complex/ambiguous problem statements into actionable tasks Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills Driven, self-motivated and independent thinker - identifies multiple solutions to a given problem, and describes the merits/pitfalls of each Ability to collaborate with the team, peers, and share knowledge with others Technical writing and blogging skills Be comfortable with change as an opportunity to thrive Travel - 10 to 25 % - Domestic and International Candidate must be authorized to be employed in the United States of America without requiring sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future. We offer - A competitive salary and extensive social benefits Diverse and dynamic work environment Work-life balance and support for career development An amazing life inside the element! Want to know more about it? FalconStor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FalconStor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. FalconStor will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. FalconStor encourages applicants of all ages.
FalconStor Software
West Bromwich, West Midlands
Sr. Product Manager - Archive Storage Security & Compliance Sr. Product Manager - Archive Storage Security & Compliance Archive Security & Compliance Storage Product Manager FalconStor was founded in 2000 by a team of experts with decades of experience in storage networking and a track record of proven success. We have great pride in our rich history of technological innovation. This spirit is pervasive and drives us to develop better, more flexible, and more efficient solutions that address increasingly complex data management needs-today and well into the future. Product Management is responsible for the cross-functional management of products or solutions through their entire lifecycle. Using a wealth of technical and industry experience, we work across functional areas to implement our products or solutions. We undertake thorough analysis of the markets to ensure we maximize profitability and adjust our product strategies to respond to competition. Our role also involves acting as subject matter experts for internal and external product events or partner meetings. Key Responsibilities Manages products/features through their entire life cycle, and supports decisions regarding enhancements throughout the lifecycle until product End of Life (EOL) Prioritizes features and specifications, applying budget, timeline and other constraints Supports business case for enhancements or new products Leads requirements gathering and management; provides simple interpretation Collaborates with other Product Managers, BU Leaders and Engineering/R&D leaders to align product strategies into comprehensive portfolios for the BU Reviews product/solution evaluation metrics from multiple sources and ensures they are incorporated in future versions Supports preparation for external and internal product events Essential Requirements Strong understanding of Security & Compliance landscape (Encryption, Federal Certifications, Authentication, etc.) Strong technology/engineering skills relating to design, test and quality Strong understanding of business goals and objectives as they relate to customer use cases and solutions Understands competitors and their products as well as potential partner relationships for the product along with Business Development • Enterprise Storage protocols, such as iSCSI, FC, NFS, CIFS, Object, NVMe, SAS, LTO, etc. • Security & Compliance standards (FIPS, APL, KMIP, TLS, etc.) Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain complex technology concepts into simple and intuitive communications 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience Familiarity with data/document retention for compliance, regulatory, eDiscovery, & GDPR Ability to travel in order to support customer events, executive briefings, and trade shows Ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences FalconStor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FalconStor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. FalconStor will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. FalconStor encourages applicants of all ages.
Sr. Product Manager - Archive Storage Security & Compliance Sr. Product Manager - Archive Storage Security & Compliance Archive Security & Compliance Storage Product Manager FalconStor was founded in 2000 by a team of experts with decades of experience in storage networking and a track record of proven success. We have great pride in our rich history of technological innovation. This spirit is pervasive and drives us to develop better, more flexible, and more efficient solutions that address increasingly complex data management needs-today and well into the future. Product Management is responsible for the cross-functional management of products or solutions through their entire lifecycle. Using a wealth of technical and industry experience, we work across functional areas to implement our products or solutions. We undertake thorough analysis of the markets to ensure we maximize profitability and adjust our product strategies to respond to competition. Our role also involves acting as subject matter experts for internal and external product events or partner meetings. Key Responsibilities Manages products/features through their entire life cycle, and supports decisions regarding enhancements throughout the lifecycle until product End of Life (EOL) Prioritizes features and specifications, applying budget, timeline and other constraints Supports business case for enhancements or new products Leads requirements gathering and management; provides simple interpretation Collaborates with other Product Managers, BU Leaders and Engineering/R&D leaders to align product strategies into comprehensive portfolios for the BU Reviews product/solution evaluation metrics from multiple sources and ensures they are incorporated in future versions Supports preparation for external and internal product events Essential Requirements Strong understanding of Security & Compliance landscape (Encryption, Federal Certifications, Authentication, etc.) Strong technology/engineering skills relating to design, test and quality Strong understanding of business goals and objectives as they relate to customer use cases and solutions Understands competitors and their products as well as potential partner relationships for the product along with Business Development • Enterprise Storage protocols, such as iSCSI, FC, NFS, CIFS, Object, NVMe, SAS, LTO, etc. • Security & Compliance standards (FIPS, APL, KMIP, TLS, etc.) Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain complex technology concepts into simple and intuitive communications 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience Familiarity with data/document retention for compliance, regulatory, eDiscovery, & GDPR Ability to travel in order to support customer events, executive briefings, and trade shows Ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences FalconStor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FalconStor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. FalconStor will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. FalconStor encourages applicants of all ages.