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AdyenInfrastructure

Senior System Administrator (Storage Engineer)

ChicagoFull-timeSenior$180,000 – $243,000
Posted Sep 3, 2026Deadline: Nov 21, 2026
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationChicago
Job typeFull-time
Salary$180,000 – $243,000
DeadlineNov 21, 2026

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Senior
Work style
On-site
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
$180,000 – $243,000
Key skills
PythonAWSPayments

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What you'll own

Design, deploy, and manage the company’s storage infrastructure (SAN, NAS, DAS, Object Storage), handle capacity planning, backup/replication, disaster recovery, and automate provisioning using scripts or IaC.

What they're looking for

3‑5+ years of Linux sysadmin experience focused on storage, hands‑on work with enterprise storage (Purestorage, NetApp, EMC, etc.), strong knowledge of RAID, LVM, NFS/iSCSI, scripting (shell, Python) and familiarity with virtualization and cloud storage.

Why this role matters

The storage team underpins Platform Engineering, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable data storage so Adyen engineers can build and run high‑speed, high‑quality payment and financial services for major customers.

About this role

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Why you should join the Adyen Storage Team

This team is part of our Platform Engineering Solution. The purpose of Platform Engineering is to enable Adyen engineers to autonomously build and support secure, scalable and reliable applications with high speed and quality through a common technology ecosystem.

As a storage engineer of our Storage team in Chicago, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining data storage systems and solutions.This role involves the end-to-end management of our organization's data storage infrastructure. This includes strategic design for scalability, hands-on implementation and integration, continuous performance monitoring, capacity planning, security, and troubleshooting. It also requires proactive maintenance with updates, backups, disaster recovery, and planning for future growth by evaluating and recommending new technologies for data availability, reliability, and efficiency.

Sounds exciting? Keep reading!

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy storage infrastructure (SAN, NAS, DAS, Object Storage) in accordance with organizational needs.
  • Monitor and maintain storage systems to guarantee optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
  • Perform capacity planning and forecasting for future storage needs.
  • Develop and implement strategies for backup, replication, and disaster recovery.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to storage systems.
  • Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and standards.
  • Collaborate with other Platform Engineering teams on system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
  • Automate storage provisioning and management using scripting or infrastructure-as-code tools.

What they're looking for

  • 3–5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration with a focus on storage (e.g., Ceph)
  • Proven experience with enterprise storage systems (e.g., Purestorage, NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM, Hitachi).
  • You have a strong understanding of RAID, LVM, NFS, iSCSI, multipathing, and file systems (ext4, XFS, ZFS, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems and clustering technologies
  • Proficiency in shell scripting; You have Python, Puppet or Ansible knowledge
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM.
  • You have familiarity with cloud storage solutions like AWS S3 and EBS.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Zabbix, etc.)

Ready to meet us?

If you are excited about this role, apply by clicking the link below. We can’t wait to meet you!

Total rewards & compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $243,000. Compensation is based on factors including qualifications, experience, and location. Total compensation package includes equity (RSUs), 401(k), health, dental, vision, and more.

In-office expectations

This role is based in our Chicago office. We're an office-first company and expect employees to work in-office at least 3 days a week on average. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while also supporting flexibility.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adyen

We actively seek different perspectives to sharpen our ideas. Our unique culture is a product of our diverse backgrounds and experiences. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome to be your true self at Adyen. 

If you need accommodations or support during the recruitment process to perform at your best, you’ll have the opportunity to let our team know in your application. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. If you have specific time constraints, please communicate them with your recruiter, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them where possible.

EEO statement

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Eligibility

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for new visa sponsorship. The company can support visa transfers but will not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.

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