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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior NetApp & Enterprise Storage Solutions Architect - **Company:** NineFX, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon S3, Server Message Block, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Internet Control Message Protocol, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Network File Systems, Network Time Protocols, OpenStack, Performance Tuning, Simple Network Management Protocols, System Programming, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Backup and Restore, JavaScript Pagination Plugin, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Nutanix, Block Storage, Commvault, Vmware - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9108597/senior-netapp-enterprise-storage-solutions-architect ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (must already be held). * Bachelor's degree + 12 years relevant experience, OR * Associate's degree + 15 years relevant experience, OR * High School/GED + 20 years relevant experience. * IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)., * Extensive hands-on engineering experience with NetApp platforms (must-have) * Engineering experience with SAN and NAS storage technologies * Knowledge of S3, CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, and Fiber Channel block storage * Experience with storage and backup capacity planning, including tools such as Veritas NetBackup, Cohesity, Rubrik, and CommVault * Proven ability in performance tuning and optimization of storage and backup environments * Experience with data center migrations and storage replication technologies * Senior-level experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale, multi-data-center systems * Strong understanding of high-availability architecture concepts and practical implementation experience * Deep knowledge of hardware fundamentals: disk, memory, CPU, NIC, HBA, firmware, RAID, I/O, paging, swapping, system calls * Strong foundation in essential TCP/IP concepts including TCP, UDP, ICMP, SMTP, SNMP, LDAP, DNS, and NTP * Experience integrating storage arrays with hypervisor technologies such as Nutanix, VMware VCF, and OpenStack * Knowledge of federal security and hardening requirements, including FISMA and STIGs * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to follow direction and work effectively within a team Key Benefits * Opportunity to support mission-critical national security initiatives * High-growth, technically advanced environment with extensive professional development opportunities * Collaborative, innovative team culture focused on precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement ## Description We are seeking an experienced IT Senior Consultant (Level 5) with deep hands-on expertise in enterprise storage and backup technologies. This role provides specialized technical leadership, supports mission-critical national security environments, and leads complex, high-impact technology initiatives across multiple data centers. The ideal candidate demonstrates mastery in SAN/NAS storage platforms, high-availability architectures, performance optimization, and integration with modern hypervisor and cloud technologies., * Architect, design, configure, deploy, upgrade, and support diverse enterprise storage and backup platforms and associated management tools * Diagnose and troubleshoot complex storage system issues across SAN, NAS, and object storage architectures * Implement and follow engineering and architecture standards; participate in technical design and architecture reviews * Evaluate, integrate, and manage emerging storage and backup technologies in coordination with engineering and architecture teams * Provide incident response and participate in an on-call rotation (off-hours and weekends) * Develop and maintain technical documentation including diagrams, engineering artifacts, SOPs, and run books * Drive continuous improvement in availability, performance, resiliency, and efficiency of storage and backup environments * Oversee installation and upgrades of storage hardware, operating systems, and software in accordance with SOPs * Monitor, report, and manage system performance, capacity, and utilization * Stay current on industry advancements and support federal stakeholders with future technology planning * Lead medium-to-large complex projects and major phases of enterprise-scale initiatives * Deliver specialized technical guidance, advanced troubleshooting, and innovative solutions for complex IT challenges * Prepare detailed analyses, technical reports, and presentations for government stakeholders ## Related Videos - [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) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [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) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)