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

S2i2 Inc; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

S2I2 Inc. seeks an Information Technology Subject Matter Expert (IT SME) to lead enterprise storage management and data protection initiatives for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

You will shape architecture, guide engineering teams, and ensure availability, security, and compliance across NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments. On-site role with a strong emphasis on leadership, defense protocols (STIG/IAVA), and cross-site coordination across five DLA locations, cloud integration (Azure/AWS), and

Qualifications

• IAT Level II baseline certification is required.
• Credentials in 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 are required.
• Minimum two years in an advisory or managerial role supporting DoD/DoW or Federal enterprise infrastructure.
• Minimum five years hands-on experience with enterprise SAN (FC zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, HBA/CNA, LUN, RAID, NAS).
• Minimum five years hands-on experience with enterprise backup and restore solutions.
• Minimum five years working with DoD or DoW IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical lead for DLA's enterprise storage and data protection platforms.
• Set architecture direction and lead engineering teams to ensure availability, resilience, and compliance across environments.
• Brief DLA leadership regularly on storage, backup, and security posture.
• Oversee SAN, NAS, object storage, backup, and disaster recovery across multiple sites and multi-clouds.

Skills

Advisory leadership

DoD/Federal infra experience

Storage management

Backup and restore

STIG/IAVA compliance

Cloud integration

Education

IAT Level II baseline certification

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

NetApp NCDA

Cohesity DataProtect

NetBackup certification

Tools

NetApp

Pure Storage

Brocade

Cohesity

NetBackup

Azure

AWS

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