Storage Engineer

CACI International; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International seeks an experienced Storage Engineer to design, deliver, and maintain enterprise storage architectures for the Defense Intelligence Agency. You will analyze requirements, design robust data center solutions, and lead AoAs on emerging technologies to guide IT modernization.

Collaboration with government stakeholders is essential for availability and performance. You will work in a mission-focused team, contributing to security integration, disaster recovery planning, and

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• DOD 8140 certification minimum Security+.
• Education/experience combinations: HS + 12+ yrs, AA + 10+ yrs, BS/BA + 8+ yrs, MS/MA + 6+ yrs, PhD + 4+ yrs.
• Minimum 4 years hands-on IT hardware/software design/implementation.
• Experience in storage design concepts related to allocation, provisioning, configuration, security, and throughput.
• NCDA ONTAP (or equivalent) certification required.
• Willingness to learn new skills/technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software versions, patches, and upgrades for compliance and timelines.
• Incorporate data security for at-rest/in-transit in designs, tests, and guidance.
• Design disaster recovery and backup/archive procedures for continuity.
• Create reports and metrics on performance and data usage.
• Test and facilitate accreditation to obtain IATT/ATO.
• Develop wiring diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation.
• Create detailed infrastructure/data center designs aligned with program vision.
• Collaborate with Operations and Government stakeholders to meet availability and resiliency goals.
• Research AoAs and design trade-offs for technology options.
• Incorporate capacity and performance metrics for optimal utilization.
• Produce engineering artifacts and training materials; provide technical leadership.
• Explore new technologies and conduct objective AoA for CSI initiatives.
• Utilize Lab facilities for feasibility validation and testing.
• Develop test cases/scripts for unit and system tests.

Skills

Storage design concepts

System architecture

Data center design

Security design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

NCDA ONTAP

Storage hardware/soft. implementation

Job description

Job Title: Storage Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 1/1/2027

The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Storage Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, you will be a key technical member of our engineering team and contributor to designing, delivering, and maintaining our enterprise storage architecture. You will collaborate with our operations teams and government stakeholders to analyze and design system architectures, establish robust capacity and performance baselines, and execute comprehensive Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) for emerging technologies to define the IT future for the customer.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze software versions, patches, and upgrades for compliance and implementation timelines

• Incorporate physical security of data at rest and in transit into all designs, tests, and implementation guidance

• Design disaster recovery plans and backup/archive procedures to ensure continuity of operations with minimal effect on data

• Create reports and metrics for performance/data usage using office automation applications

• Test and facilitate the accreditation of new solutions and major upgrades to obtain Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Develop wiring diagrams, boundary diagrams, SOPs, security information, installation and upgrade procedures, and other required documentation

• Analyze requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and system architectures to create detailed infrastructure and data center designs in line with program vision and objectives

• Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure availability, reliability, resiliency, and operability objectives are well understood and achievable

• Research optimal design characteristics and conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) for objective, informed decision-making on technology and service options, feasibility studies, and proofs of concepts

• Incorporate capacity, performance, and other service-level metrics into designs for optimal user experience and infrastructure utilization

• Work in small teams or independently to produce engineering and design artifacts, test cases, training materials, and supporting documentation, including CONOPS, while providing team guidance and technical leadership where appropriate

• Research new technologies and capabilities, articulate the benefits of integration into current infrastructure ecosystems to stakeholders, and conduct objective AoA and trade-off decisions as a key member of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) and innovation activities

• Use Lab facilities to promote experimentation, technical investigation, and feasibility validation of proposed designs and equipment

• Develop test cases and scripts for unit and system tests across all designs and configurations, using Lab facilities to ensure complete test coverage and positive outcomes before readying components for deployment

• Support the transfer of engineered solutions to Operations teams throughout acceptance testing, Blue/Green fielding, and early production use to ensure smooth operations during initial fielding

• Provide advanced troubleshooting, repair, and optimization services to Operations teams for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) components within areas of desktop solutions experience

• Develop and execute IT equipment strategy covering assessment and planning, vendor evaluation and procurement, implementation and deployment, governance and oversight, compliance, and risk management

• Deliver end-to-end engineering transition support to ensure seamless handoff of engineered digital infrastructure from development to ongoing operational maintenance

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start

• DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)

• HS and 12+ years of experience, an AA and 10+ years of experience, BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, MS/MA and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 4+ years of experience

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience designing, integrating, validating, and implementing IT hardware and software solutions

• Experience in storage design concepts/processes related to efficient allocation, provisioning, configuration, security, and throughput

• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) – ONTAP or equivalent OEM vendor certification (Required)

• Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Desired:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

• Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

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, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.