Data Storage and Management Specialist

Tatitlek Corporation; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation seeks a Data Storage and Management Specialist to support enterprise storage, backup, and data handling environments with a focus on NetApp systems, filer administration, and storage network operations.

Responsibilities include provisioning, monitoring, documentation, and coordinating with base IT authorities to align storage procedures and ensure data availability for mission systems.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in storage/IT roles.
• Must hold a DoD Secret clearance and be able to obtain an SSBI.
• DoD Directive 8140.01 requires Information Assurance Technicians (IAT) Level 2 certification.
• Ability to work independently with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provision, monitor capacity, maintain storage efficiencies, ensure data availability across mission systems.
• Administer NetApp clusters, manage snapshots/replications, validate backups, document changes.

Skills

NetApp

Storage administration

Backup & recovery

Communication skills

Tools

DoD IA Level 2 certification

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Data Storage and Management Specialist supports enterprise storage, backup, and data handling environments with a focus on NetApp systems, filer administration, and storage network operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs daily storage tasks including provisioning, monitoring capacity, maintaining storage efficiencies, and ensuring reliable data availability across mission systems.
• Administers NetApp clusters, managing snapshots and replications, validating backups, troubleshooting storage performance issues, and maintaining accurate documentation for configuration changes and system health.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of database management applications, maintains established databases, generates output files in prescribed report formats, and supports the distribution and control of media and documents in accordance with standard DoD and weapons systems practices.
• Responsibilities include coordinating with local base IT and network authorities to align storage and data management procedures, resolve infrastructure issues, and support installation‑level continuity requirements.
• Additional duties involve handling storage‑related hardware, assisting users with data access issues, performing file permission changes, and supporting routine backup and recovery operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience.
• Must have a DOD Secret security clearance and have or be able to obtain an SSBI.
• As per Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, this position shall require Information Assurance Technicians (IAT) Level 2 certification.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision with effective written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use fabrication tools; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and for TTO are required.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran’s status, or employment.

BENEFITS:

For more information please visit:https://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/

Salary

$48/hourly