Storage Systems Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics - IT; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Storage Systems Administrator to operate and secure enterprise storage platforms across distributed environments. You will ensure high availability, data integrity, and performance while supporting DR and modernization efforts.

The role requires hands-on storage administration experience, DoD IA certifications, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Onsite work and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field is required or 8+ years of IT experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph is required.
• DoD 8140 Information Assurance workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE) expected.
• Hands-on experience administering enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS, backup/replication) in multinetwork environments.
• US citizenship required.
• Onsite location for the role.

Responsibilities

• Administer, operate, and maintain enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS, object storage) across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Monitor storage performance, capacity, and availability; diagnose and remediate issues.
• Support backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery operations across networks.
• Manage provisioning, access controls, share permissions, and user/group mappings for secure data access.
• Troubleshoot storage issues involving connectivity, protocols, and integration with compute, virtualization, and network services.
• Perform lifecycle tasks including firmware updates and configuration changes for storage infrastructure.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, server, virtualization, and monitoring teams for storage capabilities and refresh.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, storage diagrams, and operational artifacts.

Skills

Storage administration

SAN/NAS

Backup/replication

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Documentation

Security practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

SAN/NAS

Job description

STORAGE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.

CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) is growing, and we invite both our experienced incumbents and new team members to be part of what’s next. Incumbents bring invaluable mission insight, while new talent adds fresh ideas and energy. Together, we’ll strengthen continuity and drive the next generation of innovation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Storage Systems Administrator supporting CIS, you will operate, maintain, and secure enterprise storage platforms across globally distributed, multinetwork environments. You will ensure high availability, data integrity, and reliable access to storage services, while supporting modernization, security, and lifecycle initiatives. Your work strengthens system resilience, enhances performance, and enables critical mission operations that depend on fast, secure, and consistent data access.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer, operate, and maintain enterprise storage systems, including SAN, NAS, object storage, and backup/replication technologies across physical, virtual, and cloud connected environments
• Monitor storage performance, health, capacity, and availability, performing diagnostics, tuning, and remediation to ensure optimal service delivery
• Support data backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery operations, validating scheduled jobs and ensuring data resilience across multiple networks
• Manage storage provisioning, access controls, share permissions, and user/group mappings to maintain secure and compliant data access
• Troubleshoot storage related issues involving connectivity, protocols, access, hardware dependencies, and integration with compute, virtualization, and network services
• Perform lifecycle tasks including firmware updates, configuration changes, performance improvements, and operational maintenance of storage infrastructure
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, server, virtualization, and monitoring teams to integrate new capabilities, support technology refresh, and maintain secure, reliable storage operations
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, storage diagrams, and operational artifacts supporting sustainment, change control, and continuous improvement
• Apply security patches, firmware updates, and platform hotfixes across storage systems, ensuring timely compliance with enterprise security baselines and configuration standards
• Identify and remediate noncompliant storage components by reviewing vulnerability and compliance reports, addressing patching failures, and validating corrective actions across assigned environments

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  Storage Directory Systems Administrator Senior - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
  Storage Directory Systems Administrator Principal - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.

• CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph

• CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, etc.)

• Hands on experience administering enterprise storage platforms (e.g., SAN/NAS, clustered storage, backup/replication systems) in complex, multinetwork environments
• Strong proficiency with storage provisioning, permissions/security management, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Experience implementing secure configuration practices, storage hardening, and compliance with enterprise security requirements
• Familiarity with patching, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance processes
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex storage, access, replication, and performance issues across distributed infrastructure
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross team collaboration skills
• US citizenship required
• LOCATION: Onsite

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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