Data Center Engineer - NetApp/VMware Expert (On-Site)

GovCIO; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is hiring a Data Center Engineer to support Special Operations communication at Fort Bragg, NC. The role is on-site and focuses on NetApp storage systems, DR planning, and high-availability infrastructure.

The candidate will design, implement, and manage NetApp storage solutions, integrate with VMware and Cisco networking, and perform routine maintenance and upgrades. A TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Clearance required: TS/SCI.
• Demonstrated ability in end-to-end datacenter technologies including Cisco, VMware, and NetApp storage.
• Proficiency with NetApp FAS, HCI, StorageGRID, and DR architectures.
• Experience with data protection relationships via SnapMirror and SnapVault for DR across an Enterprise storage environment.
• Tools: NetApp Snapcenter, NetApp VSC, and NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager.

Responsibilities

• Designs and manages database systems including modeling, relational architecture, metadata, and repository creation.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance on NetApp storage and data management best practices.
• Install, configure, and integrate NetApp storage systems at customer sites.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to architect NetApp storage solutions.
• Create and manage storage volumes, LUNs, and file systems; perform capacity planning.
• Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, and firmware updates.
• Plan and perform DR planning, backups, and disaster recovery testing.
• Monitor storage performance, tune parameters, and optimize configurations.
• Troubleshoot customer issues; escalate as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security certifications

Networking

Education

CompTIA Security+ Plus Certification

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related fields

Tools

NetApp Storage

NetApp Snapcenter

NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager

NetApp StorageGRID

NetApp SnapMirror

SnapVault

VMware vSphere

vRealize Operations Manager (VROPs)

Cisco Networking

Job description

GovCIO is hiring a Data Center Engineer to support Special Operations communication at Fort Bragg, NC. The role is on-site and focuses on NetApp storage systems, DR planning, and high-availability infrastructure.

The candidate will design, implement, and manage NetApp storage solutions, integrate with VMware and Cisco networking, and perform routine maintenance and upgrades. A TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications are required.