Storage Engineer (Journeyman)

CACI; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Journeyman Storage Engineer to support the GMOS contract for the Department of State. This role focuses on storage infrastructure, backup, and capacity planning across the CA IT enterprise, with up to 10% travel and a Secret clearance requirement.

You will design, implement, and operate SAN/NAS storage, ensure data integrity with regular backups, monitor availability, and collaborate with a high-performing team to meet national security IT objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of related experience (storage engineering, systems administration, or data center operations)
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with storage infrastructure management including SAN/NAS and backup technologies
• Knowledge of capacity planning, data backup and recovery, and storage monitoring
• Strong troubleshooting skills and coordination with NOC to resolve storage issues

Responsibilities

• Manage, operate, and maintain core storage infrastructure services across the CA IT enterprise
• Monitor storage availability and coordinate with NOC to resolve issues impacting users
• Design and implement server/storage filer infrastructure for distributed data storage and file sharing
• Provide backup services for servers and data centers including off-site storage and integrity checks
• Develop Capacity Management Plan detailing performance, utilization, and forecasted needs
• Implement data backup and replication strategies with testing and validation
• Apply storage engineering expertise to resolve complex infrastructure challenges

Skills

Storage infrastructure

Capacity planning

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

SAN

NAS

Backup technologies

Dell EMC Storage

Job description

Job Title: Storage Engineer (Journeyman)

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

The Opportunity

CAC I is seeking a Journeyman Storage Engineer 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

• Manage, operate, and maintain core infrastructure services including storage infrastructure across the CA IT enterprise
• Monitor infrastructure system availability, coordinating with DT ENMOC to proactively identify, track, and resolve storage issues impacting users
• Design and implement server and storage filer infrastructure to support distributed high-volume data storage and file sharing across the enterprise
• Provide backup services for CA servers, systems, and data centers including off-site redundant backup storage and integrity checks
• Develop and maintain Capacity Management Plan detailing current performance, utilization rates, forecasting requirements, and identifying potential capacity issues
• Implement data backup and replication strategies to ensure data integrity and availability, including regular backup testing and validation
• Implement backup and restoration infrastructure utilizing modern platforms, complying with industry best practices and disaster recovery requirements
• Monitor infrastructure utilization, proactively analyzing trends to request and track storage upgrades and capacity expansions
• Apply storage engineering expertise to resolve complex infrastructure challenges with latitude in developing innovative methodologies and presenting solutions to data storage problems

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in related fields, such as storage engineering, systems administration, infrastructure engineering, data center operations, or backup administration; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience with storage infrastructure management including SAN, NAS, and backup technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of capacity planning, data backup and recovery, and storage monitoring
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to coordinate with network operations centers and resolve complex storage issues

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Experience with modern backup platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup) and disaster recovery testing
• Professional certifications such as Dell EMC Storage Administrator, NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks, capacity management best practices, and experience supporting geographically distributed storage infrastructure

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$72,700 - $149,200

CACI is an Equal