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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Technology Senior Consultant 5-BP-143 - **Company:** Onyx Point, Inc. - **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon S3, Server Message Block, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Linux, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Firmware, Hypervisor, Internet Control Message Protocol, Storage Area Network (SAN), Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Apache Maven, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Network File Systems, Network Time Protocols, OpenStack, Performance Tuning, Simple Network Management Protocols, System Programming, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Backup and Restore, JavaScript Pagination Plugin, Scripting, System Availability, Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Nutanix, Block Storage, Commvault, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cb635d0920b622cd ## About the Role * Hands-on engineering experience with NetApp and other storage technologies and concepts (Storage Area Network - SAN & Network Attached Storage - NAS) * Must have knowledge and understanding of protocols such as S3, CIFS, NFS, iSCI, and Fiber Channel Block Storage (SAN) * Experience with capacity planning and sizing storage and backup environments (to include Veritas NetBackup, Cohesity, Rubrik, & CommVault * Experience in performance tuning and optimizing storage and backup environments * Experience with data center migrations and storage replication technologies * Senior-level experience with the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale systems, preferably across multiple hardware platforms and data centers * Strong understanding of high availability concepts with practical experience and implementation of key components in storage environments * Strong understanding of fundamental hardware concepts: disk, memory, CPU, NIC, HBA, firmware, RAID, performance concepts (I/O, paging, swapping, system calls), iSCSI, Fiber Channel, Ethernet * Strong understanding of essential TCP/IP concepts: TCP, UDP, ICMP, SMTP, SNMP, LDAP, DNS, NTP, etc.. * Experience connecting storage arrays to Hypervisor Technologies (NUTANIX, VMWARE VCF, OpenStack). * Understanding of security best practices and federal hardening requirements (FISMA, STIG, etc.) * CompTIA Security+ or similar certification for IAT Level II DoD 8570 compliance * Proficient written and oral communication skills * Strong collaborative attitude and ability to work in a team environment * Ability to take direction, * Experience scripting with Java using Linux * Strong background with Docker using Maven * Proficiency with Git/Gitlab; knowledge and experience with CI/CD and GitOps Principles * Expereince with Helm, Kubectl, and Kubernetes Preferred: * Experience with Flux and Kustomize * Experience with kafka, kyverno and/or minio DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Associates degree with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree with twelve (12) years of relevant experience. EDUCATION: High School Diploma with 20 years of relevant experience. ## Description Hands on NetApp experience a MUST, * Design, architect, configure, deploy, upgrade, and support various storage and backup platforms and associated management tools * Diagnose and troubleshoot storage systems and other related technologies * Adhere to engineering and architecture standards and participate in technical review meetings as required * Participate in the evaluation, deployment, management, and integration of new technologies in alignment with other engineers, architects, and technical service lanes * Provide incident support and participate in on-call rotation during off-hours and weekends * Create and maintain documentation: logical/physical diagrams, run books, and other technical engineering documents * Demonstrate initiative and commitment to optimizing systems and processes * Oversee the installation of new storage hardware and software according to standard operating procedures * Oversee updates to hardware, operating systems, and software as needed to provide required functionality and security * Ensure systems are monitored and statistics relevant to capacity, performance, utilization, etc., are collected and regularly reviewed * Keep abreast of current developments in storage and backup technology to assist Federal staff in assessing the future direction of storage and backup technology Benefits to working in this role: * opportunity to work on critical, high-impact projects that contribute to national security * A high-growth environment with numerous opportunities for professional growth * A collaborative team environment that values innovation and efficiency ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)