Systems Engineer – Enterprise Storage & Virtualization

ZipStaff Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipStaff Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of an enterprise storage and virtualization environment in Dallas, TX.

The role focuses on Dell PowerScale Isilon and SAN technologies, serving as the storage SME to ensure availability, performance, and data protection for critical healthcare data services. The incumbent will manage Isilon/PowerScale clusters, SAN arrays, and Fibre Channel fabric, with secondary VMware administration and robust

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on enterprise storage/systems engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of OneFS, Isilon/PowerScale nodes, and enterprise SAN arrays.
• Hands-on experience with Fibre Channel switches (Brocade or equivalent) and complex zoning configurations.
• Proficiency in vSphere/ESXi management, storage multipathing, and datastore optimization.
• Experience generating capacity and health reports for planning.
• Strong troubleshooting across storage, fabric, and virtualization layers.
• Ability to work hybrid (on-prem vs remote) in Dallas, TX.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Isilon/PowerScale clusters, including capacity reporting and performance tuning.
• Manage and scale enterprise SAN storage arrays, including provisioning, LUN masking, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain and optimize the SAN Fibre Channel fabric, including switch configuration, zoning, and physical-layer connectivity troubleshooting.
• Provide secondary administration for the VMware environment, ensuring integration between compute clusters and storage.
• Oversee backup and recovery operations using enterprise tools to protect data and meet RTO/RPO.
• Generate detailed capacity and health reports to support infrastructure planning and budgeting.

Skills

PowerScale Isilon

SAN administration

Fibre Channel

vSphere/ESXi

Hybrid work experience

Capacity reporting

Troubleshooting

Tools

Brocade switches

VMware vCenter/ESXi

Rubrik

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer – Enterprise Storage & Virtualization (PowerScale / SAN)

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of an enterprise storage and virtualization environment for a major academic medical center in Dallas, TX.

This hybrid role is heavily focused on Dell PowerScale (Isilon) and SAN technologies. You will act as the storage SME, ensuring high availability, performance, and data protection for critical healthcare data services.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Isilon / PowerScale clusters, including capacity reporting, performance tuning, and Zero Trust security protocols.
• Manage and scale enterprise SAN storage arrays, including provisioning, LUN masking, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Maintain and optimize the SAN Fibre Channel fabric, including switch configuration, zoning, and physical-layer connectivity troubleshooting.
• Provide secondary administration for the VMware environment, ensuring seamless integration between compute clusters and back-end storage.
• Oversee backup and recovery operations using enterprise tools to protect data integrity and meet strict RTO/RPO requirements.
• Generate detailed capacity and health reports to support infrastructure planning and budgeting.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on enterprise storage / systems engineering experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of OneFS, Isilon / PowerScale nodes, and enterprise-grade SAN arrays.
• Hands-on experience with Fibre Channel switches (Brocade or equivalent) and complex zoning configurations.
• Proficiency in vSphere / ESXi management, specifically storage multipathing and datastore optimization.
• Experience generating capacity and health reports to drive infrastructure planning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across storage, fabric, and virtualization layers.
• Ability to work hybrid(on-prem vs remote) in Dallas, TX.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rubrik or similar Zero Trust data security / backup platforms.
• Knowledge of automation or scripting for storage provisioning.
• Relevant certifications (Dell EMC Specialist, VCP, or equivalent).
• Prior healthcare or regulated-environment storage experience.

About ZipStaff

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.