Enterprise Storage Management (ESM) Information Technology Subject Matter Expert (IT SME)

S2i2, Inc; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

S2I2, Inc. seeks an Information Technology Subject Matter Expert (IT SME) to lead design and security of enterprise storage and data protection for the Defense Logistics Agency.

You will direct architecture, govern SAN/NAS/object storage, and coordinate DR across multiple sites and cloud environments on secure networks. The role requires hands-on storage expertise, DoD/FM experience, and the ability to brief leadership on complex risks and mitigations.

Qualifications

• IAT Level II baseline certification or equivalent.
• Minimum two years advisory or managerial DoD/DoW or Federal enterprise infra experience.
• Minimum five years hands-on enterprise SAN (FC zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, HBA/CNA, LUN, RAID, NAS).
• Minimum five years hands-on enterprise backup/restore experience.
• Minimum five years DoD/DoW IT systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical lead for DLA enterprise storage and data protection platforms.
• Set architecture direction and lead engineering teams.
• Ensure STIG and IAVA compliance across environments.
• Brief DLA leadership on status and risks.
• Oversee SAN, NAS, object storage, backup, and DR across five DLA sites and multi-clouds.

Skills

Leadership

DoD/Federal experience

Enterprise storage

Data protection

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

Briefing to leadership

Tools

IAT Level II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, GICSP, CND)

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

NetApp NCDA

Cohesity DataProtect

NetBackup

Dell DCA-ISM

NetApp CIE SAN

Job description

Join S2I2 as an Information Technology Subject Matter Expert (IT SME) specializing in Enterprise Storage Management (ESM). Be at the forefront of designing and securing mission-critical storage and backup solutions for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), working with leading-edge technologies in a dynamic, collaborative environment.We are seeking an accomplished IT SME to deliver expert leadership and technical direction for DLA's enterprise storage and data protection platforms, ensuring availability, resilience, and compliance across all environments.

Clearance:

Active Secret with IT-I (Tier 5) eligibility

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday.

Position Overview:

Serve as the senior technical lead for DLA's enterprise storage and data protection platforms (NetApp, Pure, Brocade, Cohesity, NetBackup, Azure, AWS). Set architecture direction, lead engineering teams, ensure STIG and IAVA compliance, and regularly brief DLA leadership. Oversee SAN, NAS, object storage, backup, and disaster recovery operations across five DLA sites and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI) on both NIPRNet and SIPRNet networks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, GICSP, or CND)
• At least one of: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Dell DCA-ISM, NetApp NCDA, NetApp Hybrid Cloud Admin/Architect/Implementation Engineer, NetApp CIE SAN, Cohesity DataProtect, or NetBackup certification
• Minimum two (2) years in an advisory or managerial role supporting DoD/DoW or Federal enterprise infrastructure
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience with enterprise SAN (FC zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, HBA/CNA, LUN, RAID, NAS)
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience with enterprise backup and restore solutions
• Minimum five (5) years working with DoD or DoW IT systems

Desired Qualifications:

• NetApp and Pure array design and administration
• Brocade fabric management
• Cohesity and NetBackup platforms
• Cloud storage (AWS S3/Glacier, Azure Blob, OCI)
• Ransomware protection and data immutability best practices
• Automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Windows and RHEL storage administration
• Oracle and SQL backup and restore procedures