Storage Architect (Senior)

CACI; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Robust learning resources

Meaningful mission impact

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Storage Architect to lead design of storage and backup infrastructure for the GMOS program serving DoS. You will guide a team to ensure scalable, secure data storage across 350+ facilities and collaborate with security, DBAs and application teams.

The role requires a Secret clearance, extensive storage architecture experience, and a background in SAN/NAS/object storage with modern backup solutions. This is an on-site position with federal contracting focus.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree + 8 years in storage/infra/EA fields
• Experience designing enterprise storage architectures for large-scale distributed environments
• Expertise in SAN, NAS, object storage and modern backup/recovery platforms
• Strong capacity planning and high-availability storage design
• Leadership abilities to supervise architecture teams

Responsibilities

• Lead design of server and storage filer infrastructure for distributed storage across 350+ facilities
• Design enterprise storage strategies; set standards for operations, programming, and security compliance
• Design enterprise backup services including off-site storage, integrity checks and audits
• Design storage solutions leveraging modern tech to improve scalability, performance
• Integrate new storage systems with existing infra; support 40,000+ users
• Develop storage capacity planning models and forecasting for growth
• Collaborate with security, DBAs, and app owners to ensure data protection and integration

Skills

Enterprise storage design

Leadership

High-availability storage

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Tools

SAN

NAS

Object storage

Backup & recovery

Job description

Job Title: Storage Architect (Senior)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Senior Storage Architect for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of server and storage filer infrastructure supporting distributed high-volume data storage across 350+ global facilities
• Design comprehensive strategies for enterprise storage systems, setting standards for operations, programming, and security compliance
• Design enterprise backup services including off-site redundant backup storage, integrity checks, and audit processes to ensure data protection and recoverability
• Design storage solutions leveraging modern technologies to improve scalability, performance, and reliability for mission-critical operations
• Integrate new storage systems with existing infrastructure, ensuring optimal system performance supporting 40,000+ users
• Design comprehensive backup and restoration infrastructure utilizing modern platforms, ensuring adherence to industry best practices
• Design storage infrastructure with integrity checks and audit processes ensuring Department of State compliance and data governance requirements
• Develop storage capacity planning models and forecasting strategies to support enterprise growth and modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with security teams, database administrators, and application owners to ensure storage architectures meet data protection, performance, and integration requirements
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, planning and leading major storage architecture initiatives while mentoring team members and supervising infrastructure design activities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as storage architecture, infrastructure engineering, systems administration, data center design, or enterprise architecture; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise storage architectures for large-scale, geographically distributed environments
• Demonstrated expertise in storage technologies including SAN, NAS, object storage, and modern backup and recovery platforms
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning, data protection strategies, and high-availability storage design
• Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience planning and leading major storage infrastructure initiatives, functioning as a subject matter expert, and supervising architecture teams

Desired

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as Dell EMC Proven Professional, NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE), or similar storage architecture certifications
• Experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage) and hybrid storage architectures
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks, and experience designing storage infrastructure for 300+ geographically distributed facilities

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity.

  At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

• An environment of trust.

  CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

• A focus on continuous growth.

  Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefi