THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about driving innovation in the data storage industry? Are you skilled in crafting technical solutions that exceed customer expectations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Everpure (formerly Pure Storage), a leader in the data storage and flash technology space, is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. 

As a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in understanding our customers' unique challenges and tailoring Everpure solutions to meet their specific needs. Collaborating closely with the sales team, you will act as a technical expert during the sales process, helping to showcase the value of our products and services.

The selected candidate must reside in the Cincinnati/Dayton area.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer’s business and what motivates their decision making
• Connect the dots from technology solutions, inclusive of the Everpure portfolio and others from the ecosystem, to measurable customer business outcomes
• Partner closely with account managers, specialists and channel partners to create a seamless and holistic customer experience and strategy to drive revenue growth and net new business
• Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces
• Take control of evaluations,  benchmarks and system configurations
• Build and deliver technical product and architecture presentations with vigor to customers and lock in the technical win with clients and prospective accounts
• Capture requirements and translate Customer’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
• Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing/validation
• Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
• Liaise with product and technical marketing to produce materials (i.e. whitepaper, web presentations) that support overall alliance plans and objectives
• Stay current with the competition and ensure that materials accurately reflect the latest, differentiated solution positioning
• Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization
• Lead by example living the Everpure Values:  Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership and Customer-first  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Pre-sales experience is required
• 5 or more years of relevant experience, mixed among technology, design, and communications required. Experience supporting the sales of enterprise storage, networking, systems, cloud, or software to enterprise accounts preferred
• Deep understanding of the architecture, design and implementation of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions
• Must have a familiarity with modern web architecture a plus (LAMP stack, scale-out vs scale-up architectures, AWS well-architected framework, microservices architecture)
• Prior experience in targeting new prospects and converting them into clients
• Contribute significant portions and/or lead responses to RFPs, RFQs and RFIs
• Superior knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
• Previous experience with Linux, NFS file systems and Linux distributed network environment
• Installation/configuration of distributed computing, multiprocessing, virtual memory subsystem, storage subsystems architecture, shared memory architectures, cache architectures, windowing systems
• Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a Cloud Native architecture, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Provisioning Automation, and Containers
• Knowledge of VMware, Local Area Networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP and general networking
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, containers, k8s and microservices architectures a plus
• Curiosity and passion around technology and explaining and showing new technology platforms and concepts to customers
• Familiarity with storage-intensive applications and their requirements such as structured databases (SQL, Oracle) is highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills

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We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer to join our team near Cincinnati, OH to lead security oversight for our secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role ensures continuous compliance with federal security standards while enabling agile delivery of cloud infrastructure solutions in classified and sensitive environments.

What you’ll do:

• Security Program Leadership
  • Serve as primary security authority for secure cloud platform implementations
  • Develop and maintain Information System Security Plans (ISSP) for government systems
  • Lead security control assessments and continuous monitoring programs
  • Coordinate with government security officers, SCAs, ISSMs, and AOs for system authorization
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
  • Conduct security control assessments using NIST 800-53 and DoD requirements
  • Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and security remediation efforts
  • Ensure continuous compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security standards and applicable overlays
• Cloud Security Architecture
  • Design security controls for multi-cloud and hybrid government environments
  • Implement cloud-native security solutions: encryption, IAM, network segmentation
  • Configure security monitoring and incident response capabilities
  • Validate security implementations against STIG and CIS benchmarks
• Security Integration & DevSecOps
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
  • Implement security automation and continuous compliance monitoring
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery lifecycle
  • Conduct security reviews for cloud architecture and deployment patterns
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain security documentation packages for government reviews and audits in defined systems including but not limited to eMass
  • Prepare security deliverables: SSP, SAR, security briefings, and compliance reports
  • Support security audits, assessments, and customer security reviews
  • Create security standards, procedures, and training materials
• Tools
  • Work in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Oracle Cloud
  • Work with vulnerability scanners, SIEM, monitoring platforms
  • Handle Infrastructure as Code security: Terraform, CloudFormation security
  • Review container security: Kubernetes security, container scanning, runtime protection
  • Review network security: VPC design, firewalls, intrusion detection

What you’ll need:

• 5 years cybersecurity experience with government systems and cloud environments
• 3 years direct ISSO experience supporting federal programs or systems
• 3 years’ experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and security control implementation
• 6 months of eMASS experience
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, and/or DoD security compliance requirements

Bonus points if you have:

• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 6 months of onboarding 
• AWS certification - Solutions Architect – Associate
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field 
• Willing to work a hybrid schedule in Evandale, OH 

Security Clearance:

An active Secret level clearance is required; TS/SCI preferred

Position Summary

The Operations Lead serves as a liaison between the GEAE Warehouse Supervisor and the GEA operation. Leading Inbound, Inventory, Quality, and/or shipping departments and understanding the roles of Account Coordinators, Inbound, Outbound, Inventory, Quality, and Kitting Leads. To help direct, monitor and control all aspects of shipping and receiving, scheduling, inventory management, quality management and uphold procedures as well as all other warehouse functions.  To instill and maintain good relationships and working conditions with all Crescent People and Customers both inside and outside of the account through proper execution and championing the Crescent Way. Ensure that all associates consistently produce acceptable productivity results. This role requires the management and purchasing of shipping materials, office supplies, and department needs. Assure compliance with OSHA, SDS, ISO, and SQF regulations.

As a key leader the operations lead will support the Business in operating as outlined in the Crescent Way and 3P’s:

• Purpose
• Process
• People

While building on our Culture of:

• Doing It Right
• Doing It Safe
• Doing It Well

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

• Read and understand the Crescent Safety Playbook – Doing It Safe.
• Ensure Safe and well-maintained work environment and conditions throughout all work spaces, facility and surrounding areas.
• Actively participate in Safety Committee activities and initiatives and champion and engage all staff and people in cultivating and promoting a Safety-First Culture.

People

• Read and understand the Crescent Way.
• Act as a liaison to shipping/warehouse associates ensuring all order requirements are successfully communicated
• Work closely and harmoniously with fellow Team Members
• Act as liaison between the warehouse, production staff etc., and the customer in administration of accounts as required
• Maintain a good working relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries/complaints, shipments, inventory counts etc., in a courteous and efficient manner
• Positively contribute to a team environment by mutually respecting each other
• Ensure all customer touch points and communications are positive.

Productivity

• Understand and implement Crescent policies and procedures.
• Train all Crescent People on proper policies and procedures.
• Utilizes cross training to maximize site productivity as well as progress Crescent People
• Ensure that Customer expectations are met on a consistent basis.
• Encourage good working conditions and provide positive motivation for all Crescent People.
• Maintain productivity standards as dictate by department KPIs and goals.
• Maintain a good knowledge of all Crescent supplies always maintaining proper stock levels.
• Maintain a monthly performance log for all their Crescent Team
• Use of Microsoft Office application to communicate daily task, KPIs, conduct daily business, and all other key reporting indicators.
• Working with other departments and utilize tools and resources to drive a lean culture.
• Leading projects to eliminate waste and defects within the department.

Quality

• Execute quality management of material through controlling customer hardware and proper execution of QEMs.
• Ensure proper documentation is kept and maintained of processes and procedure including but not limited to, job aids, work instructions, and non-conformance documents.
• Utilize account tools and ERP system to act quickly and execute QEM management in a timely manner.
• Assist with ISO program management.
• Assist with FOD and parts awareness training.
• Maintain files for Quality Event Management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Inspect all paperwork to identify reason for returns or shipments.
• Log non-conforming parts when applicable.

Inventory Management

• Ensure current and accurate inventory control for each account.
• Complete cycle counts, bin audits, and bin maintenance when requested.
• Ensure Inventory accuracy goals of account are met.
• Be able to report out on Inventory metrics and speak to open action items.

Customer Value

• Respond promptly to client requests via phone or email in a professional, courteous manner.
• Perform bin audits and cycle counts on quality escape research.
• Process customer quality requests.
• Process shipping document amendments and kit matrices upon request.
• Foster Crescent excellence by cultivating teamwork.
• Effectively communicate directly to customers all aspects of quality issues.
• Maintain a good working relationship with customers.

Data Integrity

• Operate with a reporting system/tools ensuring the complete integrity of all data.

Financial

• Improve organizational efficiency and waste reduction through (CI) Continuous Improvement.

Cultural Competencies

 Do It Right

Doing what is right for our Customers, doing what is right for our Company and doing what is right for our People. Continually improving the quality of our product and services. Monitoring and measuring every key ingredient which could negatively impact our quality. Doing it Right ensures we will always be a Premier Service Provider.

Do It Safe

Providing a safe environment and supporting our People to reach their highest potential. A safe environment where all forms of risk are assessed and controlled. A safe environment open to new ideas, where our People’s opinions and overall well-being count. A diverse environment where everyone fits and can be successful.

Do It Well

Optimizing all our resources to efficiently and effectively perform all tasks well. Our overall productivity as a company is a reflection of the thousands of activities performed well each and every day by everyone. At Crescent, our ability to Do it Well is a real source of pride valued by our customers.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Fast paced environment, requiring adaptability to constant changes in schedules, volumes, staffing and shift requirements.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm’s length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, & Capability

• The ability to read instructions and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and understand percentages.
• Self-driven to continually monitor the production line and make the decision necessary to improve the work flow and output.
• The ability to communicate with facts, to balance talking with listening, to use communication to inspire People to achieve results.
• Being self-motivated and motived by achieving set targets while continually seeking out opportunities to eliminate waste.  Ability to accept and embrace change.
• Determining how information fits together and how the information relates to production efficiency.
• The ability to break a problem down into steps and produce a logical timely solution.
• The ability to manage one’s time effectively, schedule and prioritize tasks in accordance with the demands of the day anticipating and seeking out CI opportunities. Ability to accept, embrace and champion change management and naturally lead and influence.

Systems Usage

• Customer Systems (CAS, Pack Shop System, Oracle)
• Kronos Self Service
• Microsoft Office

Performance Metrics and Trends

• Safety
• People
• Productivity
• Quality
• Customer Value
• Financial

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading teams or projects preferred

We will know that the Operation Lead is successful if they can:

• Run a safe and Productive department
• Deliver a Quality product to our customer
• Develop a self-sufficient team
• Operate a predictable business

By completing this application, you are acknowledging the following: 

• I am at least 18 years of age of older 
• I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation
• I am a US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US on an unrestricted basis

WHAT WE DO

Our AI and Technology consultants work with clients at all levels of the organization, from the C-suite to the shop floor, helping them to deliver on their most strategic initiatives. We’re known for making realistic, data-driven decisions that deliver value in tangible ways to our clients. Our clients ask for us on projects that require a superior combination of technical and business capabilities, people and management skills, and a collaborative mindset. We excel in understanding complex programs and strategic initiatives and breaking them into actionable pieces.

We are actively looking for professionals in the following areas:

• Agile Transformation
• Cloud and Technology Strategies
• DevOps
• Solution Design
• App Development

The ideal candidate’s experience may include but is not limited to the following:

• Knowledge and experience in one or more Cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in one or more database platforms (i.e. SQL, DB2, Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in multiple software development languages (i.e.  Java, Javascript, C#, C++, Python, etc)
• Knowledge and experience with one or more software frameworks (i.e. .Net, NodeJS, React, Angular. etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with IoT and Edge Computing strategies and concepts   
• Experience collaborating with clients to translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Experience leading and/or contributing at a significant level to project teams in best practices, design principles, and advanced technologies
• Knowledge and experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies 
• Experience leading Waterfall to Agile transformation projects of all sizes
• Coaching Agile process and best practices for teams and organizations

A career at SEI extends well beyond providing great service and thought leadership to our clients. Everyone takes an active role in building and managing our business, in an environment that runs counter to traditional consulting firms. Our consultants have a “seat at the table” and contribute to growing our business in ways that align to their interests such as growing business development opportunities, conducting interviews to support our hiring process, managing internal initiatives that build our brand or organizing trainings to share what you know with your colleagues. There is no telling what an SEI Consultant will be asked to do on a day-to-day basis – we do what it takes to get the job done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required-

• Alignment to our core values: Excellence, Participation, Integrity, and Collaboration
• Hungry, Humble, Smart
• Demonstrated business and technology acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and experience solving real business problems
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Experience working with and/or leading a team
• Ability to work across industries, roles, functions & technologies
• Authorization for permanent employment in the United States (this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship)

Preferred-

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years professional experience
• Experience across our service offerings