Senior Storage Engineer

Systems Plus, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits packages

Professional growth opportunities

Bonus/award programs

Job summary

A reputable government contractor in Rockville, MD is seeking a skilled Storage Administrator. You will maintain enterprise data storage systems, ensuring security and optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of SAN/NAS experience, extensive knowledge of storage solutions, and strong communication skills. This full-time, onsite position offers competitive benefits, bolstering professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in SAN/NAS Storage Administration and Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and support SAN, NAS, and Object Storage environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support enterprise data storage systems.
• Design, deploy, and administer a secure storage infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project teams and vendors.

Skills

SAN/NAS Storage Administration

Security Threat Assessment

Customer Support

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

NetApp Systems

Cisco MDS SAN switches

AWS Cloud

PowerShell

Job description

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well, look no further! Experience this family-oriented company that takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with Systems Plus, you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of, and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.

Our employees are our most valued asset, and we invest in our people because we are in it for the long term. We are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities worldwide.

Systems Plus is the company for you! Experience the difference, and let’s talk about your future at Systems Plus today.

Position Title

Position Type

Full Time, Onsite

Position Location

National Capital Region (undisclosed government client and/or Data Center facilities)

Tracking Code

01114

Daily Responsibilities

• Maintain and support enterprise data storage systems, ensuring Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR).
• Design, deploy, and administer a secure, intelligent storage infrastructure.
• Manage storage deployment, configuration, and administration, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with House Management, project teams, and vendors, providing project updates and support.
• Recommend/implement storage solutions to address business needs.
• Provide effective communication and customer support to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Plan, evaluate, and enhance hardware, software, and enterprise storage systems.
• Conduct proof-of-concept tests, validations, and generate completion reports.
• Configure, maintain, and support data protection, disaster recovery, and data migration strategies.
• Deploy and monitor storage infrastructure tools, integrating third-party solutions with NetApp and Pure SAN/NAS systems.
• Analyze/troubleshoot security events, system logs, and performance issues.
• Proactively assess and mitigate security threats and technical risks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and change management plans.
• Provide knowledge transfer, training sessions, and roadmap presentations.
• Conduct performance and capacity planning, generating reports and insights.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and weekend maintenance activities.

Required: Experience

• 7+ years of experience in SAN/NAS Storage Administration and Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure in a complex data center environment.
• Design, implement, and support SAN, NAS, and Object Storage environments using NVMe-oF, NVMeTCP, FCoE, FCIP, FC Block, iSCSI, and File storage.
• Maintain, administer, and optimize NetApp enterprise storage systems and Cisco MDS SAN switches.
• Manage Microsoft File NAS, including NTFS permissions, ACLs, and Active Directory integration.
• Implement and support AWS and Azure hybrid cloud storage, including tiering and replication.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco MDS 9000 SAN switches and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller.
• Automate storage administration tasks using PowerShell, Ansible, and Shell scripting.
• Develop and enforce Zero Trust security principles, storage hardening, and data protection policies.
• Monitor storage performance and generate reports and presentations on capacity, security, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and leadership to align storage solutions with business needs.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) through replication, backups, and failover testing.
• Technical documentation, SOPs, and training to ensure system consistency and knowledge transfer.

Preferred: Experience

• Knowledge of VMware – ESX Cluster Servers, vSphere, vCenter, OpenShift RedHat and windows server HBA connectivity to Storage
• Knowledge of Server infrastructure and Operating systems- Dell, HP Blade Frames, Chassis, Virtual Interconnect connect switch hardware and network connectivity to SAN storage, Basic Red Hat Linux and Windows Servers administration Knowledge of Data center layout, designs, Fiber cable management, Data center networking Layer 1,2,3
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud products, Architectures, building blocks and connectivity, Hybrid, private and public clouds
• Knowledge of Container technology such as Kubernetes & Dockers, Persistent storage types, storage classes, Use of PV, PVCs, CSI for Kubernetes containerized applications using block, file, and object storage.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DFS, and Group Policies
• Programming experience in PowerShell, shell scripting, and job automation, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint tools

Required: Degree

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.

Preferred: Certification

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Data Center
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Required: Clearance

• Security/background check

About Systems Plus

Systems Plus is headquartered in Rockville, MD with over 2 decades of experience providing Global Enterprise Management, Technology, Engineering and Professional services and solutions across Defense and Federal Civilian government sectors.

From Discovery to Delivery, Systems Plus brings a greater measure of confidence, commitment and value to our clients. With various Defense and Federal contracts across the United States, Europe and Pacific/Asia, we are driving innovation and excellence within the Special Operations Forces Components and Commands, Defense Health Agency, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, National Institute of Standards and Technology, House of Representatives and more.

Through our diverse portfolio of clients and capabilities we power vision and insight—discover what’s possible with a Small Business that thinks BIG!

Interested individuals should email their resume with salary expectations and with a cover letter to [e-mail] .

Reach out to see how we can partner with you.

One Research Court, Suite 360
Rockville, MD 20850