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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Storage Support System Administrator II and III - **Company:** TAP Engineering - **Location:** Bluffdale, UT, United States - **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $158,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computing Platforms, Unix, Client Server Models, Software Documentation, Linux, Document Management Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Management, High Performance Computing, System Availability, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052744/storage-support-system-administrator-ii-and-iii ## About the Role Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years) DoD 8570 IAT II (Required) B.S in technicaldiscipline Level II: 5+ with degree, 10+ without degree. Level III: 10+ with degree, 15+ without degree. $83,000-$158,000, * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years) * DoD 8570 IAT II certification * Experience administering Linux-, Unix-, or Windows-based systems * Experience supporting enterprise or HPC storage environments * Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational environment (as required) * Ability to collaborate with Government and contractor personnel ## Description TAP Engineering is seeking to provide enterprise and HPC-focused Storage Sustainment support in large-scale, mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for the sustainment of the across , supporting heterogeneous, multi-vendor high-performance storage platforms, mass storage subsystems, and fiber channel interconnection fabrics. This position operates in a complex computing environment and requires strong troubleshooting skills, operational discipline, and the ability to support mission-critical systems with high availability requirements. * Multi-vendor high-performance storage platforms * Mass storage subsystems * Fiber Channel interconnection fabrics * Heterogeneous storage environments * Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems * Client/server, storage, and network devices * Enterprise and HPC computing environments * Storage management and monitoring tools * Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems * Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and incident response for storage environments * Manage and sustain enterprise and HPC storage systems * Support client/server, storage, and network devices * Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support based on experience level * Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to Government and internal stakeholders * Support dispatch operations for hardware-related issues and remain engaged through resolution * Optimize system performance and resource utilization * Perform system capacity analysis and planning * Provide detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis * Document system configurations, procedures, and sustainment activities * Follow Government-defined ticketing, change management, and operational procedures * Maintain accurate system documentation and records Focus: Independent operations, Tier 2 ownership, and advanced troubleshooting * Independently administers enterprise and HPC storage systems * Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including advanced troubleshooting * Performs root cause analysis and remediation * Manages daily configuration and operational health of storage environments * Supports multi-vendor storage platforms and fiber channel fabrics * Executes storage deployments, upgrades, and transitions * Provides detailed analysis and feedback for escalated incidents * Serves as an escalation point for junior staff Focus: Technical leadership, architecture, and complex problem resolution * Serves as a technical lead and subject matter expert for storage environments * Resolves highly complex storage, system, and integration issues * Supports storage system design, architecture, and long-term planning * Analyzes system interdependencies within enterprise and HPC environments * Leads major incident response efforts * Performs long-term capacity planning and optimization * Provides detailed technical analysis and reporting for escalated issues * Mentors junior administrators * Acts as the final technical escalation authority ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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