Systems Engineer

AGE Solutions LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Parental leave

Military differential pay

Professional growth

Job summary

AGE Solutions LLC seeks a Systems Engineer to support a DoD customer with storage and backup requirements across on-premises and cloud environments. You will provide engineering and administration support.

Responsibilities include provisioning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and DR planning to meet mission objectives. On-site work near Richmond, VA or Tracy, CA is expected.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional IT engineering experience.
• Two years of enterprise SAN management experience.
• Experience with backup/restore services (NetBackup, Cohesity).
• Ability to work onsite near Richmond, VA or Tracy, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provision, operate, install, configure, and maintain systems hardware and software.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on delivery for storage and backup solutions.
• Develop and oversee storage arrays, backup systems, and authentication components.
• Monitor data restore and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Document configurations, plans and procedures; communicate project status.

Skills

Storage & backup engineering

DoD IT systems experience

Security clearance (Top Secret / Tier

Education

DoD 8570 IAT II certified (e.g., CySA+, GSEC, Security+ CE)

AWS CSA / Microsoft / NetApp / Veritas certs

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

Cohesity Cloud

NetApp ONTAP

SAN management (Fiber Channel, iSCSI, FCoE)

HBA/CNA hardware

Job description

About Us

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support a DoD customer with storage and backup requirements across multiple on-premises and cloud environments. The selected candidate will provide engineering and administration support.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for effective provisioning, operation, installation/configuration, and maintenance of systems hardware/software/related infrastructure.
• Provides technical support, guidance and hands‑on delivery in the planning, implementation, and ongoing operations.
• Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
• Ensured that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values and regulatory requirements.
• Documents specifications, project plans, configurations, test plans and results.
• Depicts complex ideas, issues, and designs to varied audiences; communicates project objectives, scope and status to project teams.
• Develops, integrates, and oversees storage arrays, fiber switches, backup solutions, and associated components.
• Monitors and reports on existing data restore and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Provides recommendations on process improvement/efficiencies.
• Maintains and oversees data backup solutions to ensure mission objective are met.
• Researches, builds, and implements file sharing technologies to meet customer requirements.
• Troubleshoots and advises on advanced storage issues/deficiencies.
• Performs routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
• Performs storage analysis, capacity planning, and performance planning of storage components.
• Authors and reviews operational procedures/documentation in relation to new and existing technologies.
• Authors/documents policies and procedures to support the operational storage environment and participates in the design and ongoing refinement of procedures and policies.
• Prepares reports on storage administration best practices, new technologies, etc., and recommends enhancements and configuration changes to improve and optimize existing storage technologies.

Required Skills, Qualifications, And Experience

• Experience:
  • Three (3) years of overall professional experience in the engineering field. This includes evaluating, constructing, and integrating enterprise-level storage and backup software technologies.
  • Two (2) years hands‑on experience with enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) management to include capabilities and technologies such as: Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) unified fabric, HBA/CNA (Host Bus Adapter/Converged Network Adapter), storage controllers, and LUN (Logical Unit Number), RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), and file sharing / NAS (Network Addressable Storage).
  • Hands‑on experience with enterprise hierarchical storage system management; operation of enterprise backup/restore services, using software such as Veritas NetBackup, Cohesity Cloud.
  • Two (2) years hands‑on experience working with Department of War (DoW) IT systems.
• Clearance:
  • Top Secret Clearance or Secret Clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Certifications:
  • Must have a compliant DoD 8570 IAT II Certification such as: CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
  • Must also have one of the following current certifications:
    • AWS CSA Associate
    • AWS CSA Professional
    • GIAC GDSA
    • MC: Azure AA
    • MC: Azure SAE
    • NetApp Certified Data Administrator
    • NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer
    • NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect
    • NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator
    • NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAP
    • NetApp Certified Technology Associate
    • Pure Certified Data Storage Associate
    • Pure Certified FlashArrayTM Implementation Specialist
    • Veritas Certified Specialist – NetBackup
• Location:
  • Must reside within commutable distance of either Richmond, VA or Tracy, CA in order to work onsite full time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications from multiple vendors including Pure, NetApp, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Work Environment And Physical Demand

• Must be able to work from a computer for extended hours in an office environment and be able to work from comm closets when/as needed.

The projected salary range for this position is $110,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success.

Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company‑paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.