Storage Administrator

GovCIO; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A government IT services provider is hiring a Storage Administrator to manage servers and storage systems. This role involves troubleshooting, deployment, and support within a mixed environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma with 6 - 9 years of relevant experience, including certifications like CompTIA Security+. This position is remote and offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $113,000 per year.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 6 - 9 years of experience or commensurate experience.
• 3+ years' experience in design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise data storage systems.
• 3+ years' experience maintaining storage and network policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers and storage systems.
• Implement new system hardware and software.
• Monitor ongoing operation of the systems and provide utilization reports.

Skills

Clearance Required: Secret

CompTIA Security+ and Computing Environment (CE) Certification

3+ years' experience with MS-Windows

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong CLI skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

VMware 7.x

Windows PowerShell

Bash shell scripting

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Storage Administrator to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers and storage systems. This position will be located in Radford, VA and will be a remote position.

Responsibilities

Senior Storage Administrator for a mixed and growing environment of various storage hardware. This position will work with the existing OS and Storage teams to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers and storage systems for the program and its customers. This position will assist with implementing new system hardware and software and provide input for developing local operating procedures and policies as needed. This position will monitor the ongoing operation of the systems and provide utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions as needed. The role may include recommending, demonstrating, and implementing technologies to help expand, upgrade, and increase efficiencies in the current environment.

Qualifications

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)

• Clearance Required: Secret
• CompTIA Security+ and Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date
• Experience in Computer Science or IT
• 3+ years of experience in design, installation, configuration, security, and maintenance of highly available enterprise data storage systems
• 3+ years' experience maintaining storage and network policies and standards
• 3+ years' experience refreshing data from one environment to another at the request of the application development staff
• 3+ years' experience creating, maintaining, and following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution
• 3+ years' experience with MS-Windows, Solaris, and RHEL/OEL Linux environments
• 3+ years' experience administering applicable storage networks
• 3+ years' experience with VMware 7.x or greater
• 3+ years' experience with network communication (IP based)
• Installation and configuration experience of backup software with Windows Server 2019, Solaris 11, RedHat Enterprise Linux 7 and higher
• Experience with both Windows PowerShell and Bash shell scripting
• Strong CLI skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• 3+ years’ experience supporting Cybersecurity patch management and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA)

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include Criminal history (past 7 years), verification of highest level of education, and verification of employment history (past 7 years) based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, including certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $113,000.00 /Yr.

Location

US-Remote

ID

2025-6773

Category

Information Technology

Position Type

Full-Time