Sr. Storage Administrator and Engineer (TS/SCI FSPG)

Piper Companies; Maryland; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer to support a government services and defense-sector organization.

The role focuses on enterprise storage, backup, and SAN administration to ensure reliability, performance, and security in a highly regulated environment. This is a long-term, open-ended onsite contract in Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSPG) required.
• Security+ CE or higher.
• 10+ years in Systems/Storage Administration or Storage Engineering.
• Hands-on with NetBackup, Cohesity, Commvault, and Rubrik backup technologies.
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms: NetApp, Oracle ZFS, IBM Storage, VAST Data.
• Strong SAN administration, including Brocade zoning and troubleshooting.
• Security compliance, vulnerability remediation, and accreditation support.
• Excellent command-line troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and manage enterprise backup environments (NetBackup, Cohesity, Commvault, Rubrik).
• Onboard servers/VMs into backup systems and resolve backup issues.
• Configure and deploy new backup solutions and technologies.
• Troubleshoot backup appliances and storage arrays (Oracle ZFS, NetApp, IBM, VAST).
• Maintain SAN environments via CLI and zoning tasks.
• Collaborate with ISSOs on vulnerabilities and security compliance.
• Support SSP reauthorization activities and compliance efforts.
• Troubleshoot Brocade SAN switches and perform zoning.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations.

Connaissances

TS/SCI clearance with FSPG

Security+ CE or higher

10+ years experience

CLI troubleshooting

SAN administration

Backup platforms experience

Outils

NetBackup

Cohesity

Commvault

Rubrik

NetApp

Oracle ZFS

IBM Storage

VAST Data

Brocade SAN switches

Description du poste

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer to support a leading government services and defense industry organization. The Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer will be responsible for enterprise storage, backup, and SAN infrastructure administration, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of critical systems in a highly regulated environment. The Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer role is a long term open ended contract that requires you to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires an active TS/SCI with FSPG.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer:

• Monitor and manage enterprise backup environments including NetBackup, Cohesity, Commvault, and Rubrik platforms.
• Work with internal customers to onboard new servers and virtual machines into backup systems and troubleshoot backup-related issues.
• Configure and deploy new backup solutions and technologies as required.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate break/fix activities for backup appliances and storage systems including Oracle ZFS, NetApp, VAST Data, and IBM storage arrays.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain SAN environments through command-line administration and zoning activities.
• Partner with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated and security compliance is maintained.
• Support System Security Plan (SSP) reauthorization activities and compliance efforts.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to Brocade SAN switches utilizing advanced troubleshooting and zoning techniques.
• Participate in a scheduled rotational on-call support program for after-hours operational support.

Requirements of the Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Security+ CE certification or higher.
• 10+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Storage Administration, or Storage Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with NetBackup, Cohesity, Commvault, and Rubrik backup technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise storage platforms including NetApp, Oracle ZFS, IBM Storage, and VAST Data solutions.
• Strong SAN administration experience, including zoning and troubleshooting of Brocade switches.
• Experience supporting security compliance, vulnerability remediation, and accreditation activities.
• Strong command-line troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Compensation for the Sr. Storage Administrator / Engineer:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Sr. Storage Administrator, Storage Engineer, NetBackup, Cohesity, Commvault, Rubrik, Rubrik Administration, Backup Administrator, Data Protection, Enterprise Storage, NetApp, Oracle ZFS, IBM Storage, VAST Data, SAN Administration, Storage Area Network, Brocade Switches, SAN Zoning, Storage Infrastructure, Systems Administration, Command Line Troubleshooting, SSP Reauthorization, ISSO, Vulnerability Remediation, Security+, TS/SCI, Full Scope Polygraph, Storage Operations, Backup Recovery, Enterprise Backup Solutions, Government Services, Infrastructure Engineering

This job opens for applications on 10/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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