Storage Systems Administrator II - TS/SCI (HPC/Enterprise)

TAP Engineering LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15–25 days

401(k) up to 15%

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability coverages

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000

Merit increases & bonuses

Travel support

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC is seeking a System Administrator II – Storage Support in Annapolis Junction, Maryland to manage enterprise and HPC storage, Fibre Channel fabrics, and multi‑vendor environments across sites.

The role emphasizes system availability, security, and performance, requiring TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAT II; you will work across Linux, Unix, Windows, storage, and networks, delivering Tier 1–2 support and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years).
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experience administering Linux-, Unix-, or Windows‑based systems.
• Experience supporting enterprise or HPC storage environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support mission‑critical systems in a 24/7 operational environment (as required).
• Ability to collaborate with Government and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Support day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and incident response for storage environments.
• Manage and sustain enterprise and HPC storage systems.
• Support client/server, storage, and network devices.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support based on experience level.
• Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to Government and internal stakeholders.
• Support dispatch operations for hardware‑related issues and remain engaged through resolution.
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provide detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and sustainment activities.
• Follow Government‑defined ticketing, change management, and operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and records.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II

Linux/Unix/Windows admin

Enterprise/HPC storage

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Strong communication

24/7 operations

Collaboration with government

Job description

TAP Engineering LLC is seeking a System Administrator II – Storage Support in Annapolis Junction, Maryland to manage enterprise and HPC storage, Fibre Channel fabrics, and multi‑vendor environments across sites.

The role emphasizes system availability, security, and performance, requiring TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAT II; you will work across Linux, Unix, Windows, storage, and networks, delivering Tier 1–2 support and detailed documentation.