Storage Administrator (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Maximus; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Storage Administrator for an onsite role in Annapolis Junction, MD, supporting a federal client. The candidate will manage, optimize, and secure the storage infrastructure, with a focus on SAN, backup, and data protection. A Secret clearance and 7+ years of storage experience are required.

This position requires full-time on-site work five days per week and is aligned with the TCS080, T2, Band 5 profile. The team values reliability and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security clearance required.
• On-site at a government facility in Annapolis Junction, MD.
• Five days per week on-site; commutable distance to Annapolis Junction required.
• 7+ years of experience in a Storage Administration role or related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the storage infrastructure, including SAN.
• Monitor storage performance and optimize throughput and reliability.
• Provision storage resources and allocate space for applications and data.
• Troubleshoot storage issues with cross-functional teams and vendors as needed.
• Implement and maintain storage security measures, including access controls and encryption.
• Perform storage capacity planning and forecasting for growth.
• Document storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Manage inventory control and off-site storage procedures.
• Maintain off-site recovery media and ensure media relevancy.
• Coordinate backup material delivery to recovery facilities.

Skills

Secret clearance

On-site work

Rotational on-call

Tools

IBM Storage Technologies

SAN

Data encryption

Job description

Storage Administrator (Annapolis Junction, MD)

General information

Date

Friday, August 7, 2026

City

Annapolis Junction

State

MD

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Storage Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland.

We are seeking an experienced Storage Administrator to join our team. As a Storage Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's storage infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing storage administration, provisioning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our storage systems.

This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring five days per week onsite and an active Secret Security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS080, T2, Band 5

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the storage infrastructure, including storage area networks (SAN).
• Monitor storage performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
• Provision storage resources and allocate space to meet the needs of the organization's applications and data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage issues, collaborating with cross- functional teams and vendors as necessary.
• Implement and maintain storage security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data protection mechanisms.
• Conduct storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Ensure appropriate storage medium are controlled and accounted for in the inventory, and released to off-site processes and to on-site storage areas.
• Ensure all restorable media; necessary copies of software, documentation, and supplies stored at the off-site location are kept current and reviewed periodically for relevance.
• Maintain procedures for delivery of the backup materials to recovery facilities/site.
• Additional tasks to be assigned as needed.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• An active Secret Security clearance is required.
• This is an on-site position at a government facility.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Annapolis Junction, MD.
• Requires presence on-site five days per week.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
• 7 or more years of experience in a Storage Administration role or in a related field.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience with IBM technologies.
• Recent experience working with DHS agencies
• Certifications such as: IBM Certified Specialist – Storage Solutions, SCSA, SCSP, SCSE

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

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TCS080, T2, Band 5