Systems Plus, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Storage Engineer
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSystems Plus, Inc. is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to maintain and support enterprise data storage systems. The role involves designing and administering a secure storage infrastructure while collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance and business continuity.
Cyber SecurityCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareEducationConsultingSoftwareAppsInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureKnowledge ManagementProject ManagementSecurityTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Maintain and support enterprise data storage systems, ensuring Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Design, deploy, and administer a secure, intelligent storage infrastructure
Manage storage deployment, configuration, and administration, ensuring optimal performance
Collaborate with House Management, project teams, and vendors, providing project updates and support
Recommend/implement storage solutions to address business needs
Provide effective communication and customer support to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Plan, evaluate, and enhance hardware, software, and enterprise storage systems
Conduct proof-of-concept tests, validations, and generate completion reports
Configure, maintain, and support data protection, disaster recovery, and data migration strategies
Deploy and monitor storage infrastructure tools, integrating third-party solutions with NetApp and Pure SAN/NAS systems
Analyze/troubleshoot security events, system logs, and performance issues
Proactively assess and mitigate security threats and technical risks
Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and change management plans
Provide knowledge transfer, training sessions, and roadmap presentations
Conduct performance and capacity planning, generating reports and insights
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and weekend maintenance activities
Qualification
Required
Applicants must currently reside in DC, MD, or VA
7+ years of experience in SAN/NAS Storage Administration and Engineering
Extensive experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure in a complex data center environment
Design, implement, and support SAN, NAS, and Object Storage environments using NVMe-oF, NVMeTCP, FCoE, FCIP, FC Block, iSCSI, and File storage
Maintain, administer, and optimize NetApp enterprise storage systems and Cisco MDS SAN switches
Manage Microsoft File NAS, including NTFS permissions, ACLs, and Active Directory integration
Implement and support AWS and Azure hybrid cloud storage, including tiering and replication
Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco MDS 9000 SAN switches and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Automate storage administration tasks using PowerShell, Ansible, and Shell scripting
Develop and enforce Zero Trust security principles, storage hardening, and data protection policies
Monitor storage performance and generate reports and presentations on capacity, security, and performance metrics
Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and leadership to align storage solutions with business needs
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) through replication, backups, and failover testing
Technical documentation, SOPs, and training to ensure system consistency and knowledge transfer
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent years of experience
Security/background investigation
Preferred
Knowledge of VMware – ESX Cluster Servers, vSphere, vCenter, OpenShift RedHat and windows server HBA connectivity to Storage
Knowledge of Server infrastructure and Operating systems- Dell, HP Blade Frames, Chassis, Virtual Interconnect connect switch hardware and network connectivity to SAN storage, Basic Red Hat Linux and Windows Servers administration Knowledge of Data center layout, designs, Fiber cable management, Data center networking Layer 1,2,3
Knowledge of AWS Cloud products, Architectures, building blocks and connectivity, Hybrid, private and public clouds
Knowledge of Container technology such as Kubernetes & Dockers, Persistent storage types, storage classes, Use of PV, PVCs, CSI for Kubernetes containerized applications using block, file, and object storage
Knowledge of Active Directory, DFS, and Group Policies
Programming experience in PowerShell, shell scripting, and job automation, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint tools
NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Data Center
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
Company
Systems Plus, Inc.
Systems Plus stands at the forefront of enterprise-level transformation, offering unparalleled expertise in: - Management, Advisory, & Consulting - Enterprise IT & Mission Support - Research & Development - Health Innovation & Quality - AI, Data Analytics & Digital Services - Organizational Change & Transformation Our success is anchored in our profound understanding of our clients, unwavering commitment to excellence, ongoing investments in growth, and the preparedness of our highly skilled professionals across a diverse domain.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase