Enterprise Storage Management (ESM) Systems Engineer (Cloud and Hybrid Storage)

S2i2-Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

S2i2-Inc in Columbus, OH is seeking a Systems Engineer to own cloud and hybrid storage, backup, and disaster recovery for critical DoD data services.

You'll design, implement, and operate storage arrays, SAN/NAS, and multi-cloud backups across Azure, AWS, and OCI; document architectures and test outcomes; ensure high availability and compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• IAT Level II baseline cert or equivalent.
• 5+ years enterprise storage and backup integration.
• 3+ years hybrid storage (Azure/AWS).
• 2+ years with SAN/backup (Cohesity/NetBackup/AWS Backup/Azure Site Recovery).
• 2+ years DoD/DoW IT systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for cloud and hybrid storage, backup, and DR in DLA environments.
• Perform DR failovers and ensure high availability for critical applications.
• Design, implement, and maintain storage arrays, fabric switches, and backup systems on-prem and in the cloud.
• Document architecture, designs, and test outcomes for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Hybrid storage design

DR engineering

Cloud storage (Azure/AWS)

Fabric switches

Education

IAT Level II baseline certification

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

NetApp NCDA

DoD/DoW IT systems experience

Tools

Cohesity DataProtect

NetBackup

Azure

AWS

OCI

SAN/NAS storage

Fabric switches

Job description

Join S2i2 as a Systems Engineer (Cloud and Hybrid Storage) and help shape the future of secure, resilient storage and backup for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This is your chance to work with the latest technologies-across Azure, AWS, SAN, NAS, and object storage-while solving real-world challenges that matter to national security. S2i2 is building a team to deliver enterprise storage and data protection for DLA J6, including SAN, NAS, object storage, backup, and disaster recovery. The role spans five major DLA sites and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI) on NIPRNet and SIPRNet, providing critical support to DLA's mission. Clearance: Active Secret with IT-I (Tier 5) eligibilityWork Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday. Position Overview:As a Systems Engineer, you'll be hands-on with hybrid storage and disaster recovery in the cloud. You'll execute DR failovers, ensure enterprise applications remain highly available, and engineer arrays, fabric switches, and backup solutions both on-premises and in Azure/AWS. You'll also document your designs and test results, helping drive innovation and reliability across the DLA's storage infrastructure. Core Responsibilities:Lead engineering for cloud and hybrid storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions in DLA environments Perform DR failovers and ensure high availability for critical enterprise applications Design, implement, and maintain storage arrays, fabric switches, and backup systems on-premises and in the cloud (Azure/AWS) Document architecture, designs, and test outcomes for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement 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 five (5) years of engineering experience including enterprise storage and backup integration At least three (3) years hands-on with hybrid storage (Azure and/or AWS) At least two (2) years with enterprise SAN and backup/restore (Cohesity, NetBackup, AWS Backup, Azure Site Recovery, OCI) At least two (2) years supporting DoD or DoW IT systems