NetApp Storage Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring an Infrastructure Engineer to support a long-term DoD program focused on Navy IT infrastructure, network operations, and cybersecurity. This 100% onsite role is based in Norfolk, VA with rotations to Jacksonville, FL; San Diego, CA; and Honolulu, HI.

The engineer will manage patching, storage, network devices, and automation while ensuring security compliance and operational reliability across Windows, NetApp, and Cisco environments.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in enterprise infrastructure or related IT fields.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Active IAT Level II certification.
• Hands-on MECM/SCCM and patch management experience.
• Experience with NetApp ONTAP storage environments.
• Experience with Cisco NX-OS or Cisco data center networking.
• Strong Linux/Unix knowledge and CLI proficiency.
• Scripting/automation in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and IT change control.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows patching, software distribution, and compliance reporting using MECM/SCCM.
• Administer NetApp ONTAP storage, firmware, and system upgrades with Adaptive tools.
• Maintain Cisco NX-OS data center switches and firmware.
• Monitor and optimize enterprise infrastructure for reliability and performance.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible) for patching and health checks.
• Support production releases, maintenance windows, and off-hours work when needed.
• Test system reliability, resilience, and performance; document changes.

Skills

MECM/SCCM

NetApp ONTAP

Cisco NX-OS

Linux/Unix CLI

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

RMF/STIG/Vulnerability mgmt

Communication & collaboration

Education

Active Secret clearance

IAT Level II certification

Tools

Active IQ Unified Manager

OnCommand Insight

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support a long-term DOD program focused on Navy enterprise IT infrastructure, network operations, and cybersecurity support. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA; Jacksonville, FL; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI. The Infrastructure Engineer will support enterprise infrastructure across Windows/MECM, NetApp storage, and Cisco data center networking. This role will focus on patch management, system and infrastructure upgrades, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational reliability while supporting production releases and DoD security and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer include:

• Manage enterprise Windows patching, software distribution, and compliance reporting using MECM/SCCM
• Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage, including firmware, disk, and system upgrades using Active IQ Unified Manager and/or OnCommand Insight
• Perform software maintenance and image upgrades on Cisco NX-OS data center switches
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise infrastructure to maintain system reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible scripts to automate patching, health checks, reporting, and other infrastructure tasks
• Support infrastructure migrations, production releases, and scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off-hours work
• Develop and execute testing to validate system reliability, resilience, and performance
• Maintain technical documentation, configurations, baselines, and change records
• Support RMF, DISA STIG, vulnerability management, and enterprise change management requirements
• Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, development, and automation teams in a distributed enterprise environment

Qualifications of the Infrastructure Engineer include:

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, or related IT environments
• Active Secret clearance
• Active IAT Level II certification
• Hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM and enterprise patch management
• Experience administering NetApp ONTAP storage environments
• Experience with Cisco NX-OS or Cisco data center infrastructure
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix and command-line tools
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible
• Working knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and IT change management
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications of the Infrastructure Engineer

• Experience with Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, or automated infrastructure testing
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps
• ITILv4, Agile/SAFe, CCNA, NetApp, or Microsoft certifications
• Experience supporting enterprise environments with strict SLA, security, and compliance requirements

Compensation for the Infrastructure Engineer includes:

• Salary: $95,000-100,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

Keywords:

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