> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2693900-storage-san-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2693900-storage-san-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Storage / SAN Architect - **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, Digital Architecture, Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Storage Technologies, Data Management - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/02e5625e-807e-484c-a653-43f264a74797 ## About the Role * Expertise in enterprise storage and SAN environments, including Fibre Channel, SAN fabrics, and high-performance storage arrays. Experience in designing, integrating, and optimizing storage solutions across virtualized and enterprise hosting environments. Skilled in capacity planning, performance tuning, data protection, and high-availability architectures, with knowledge of ITIL-aligned ITSM processes. Roles and Responsibilities: Leads design and optimization of enterprise storage and SAN infrastructure to ensure performance, scalability, and high availability * defines storage architecture, including SAN fabric design, data protection, and capacity planning * provides Tier 3 support for complex storage issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis * supports onboarding of new technologies and execution of Operational Rollout Plans * ensures alignment with ITSM processes, configuration management, and documentation standards.Supporting Deliverables: D-TEC-01 and D-RE-03. D-TEC-07 and D-TEC-03. D-TEC-04, D-ITSM-01, and D-ITSM-02. D-RE-01, * Hands-on experience performing the core responsibilities and using the technologies/processes identified above in an enterprise IT environment. * Able to work independently on assigned activities while coordinating effectively across engineering, operations, service management, and program teams. * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and follow-through skills; comfortable working in structured change and compliance environments. ## Description * Leads design and optimization of enterprise storage and SAN infrastructure to ensure performance, scalability, and high availability. The role works in an enterprise hosting environment and requires practical capability in expertise in enterprise storage and san environments, including fibre channel, san fabrics, and high-performance storage arrays. experience in designing, integrating, and optimizing storage solutions across virtualized and enterprise hosting environments. skilled in capacity planning, performance tuning, data protection, and high-availability architectures, with knowledge of itil-aligned itsm processes. roles and responsibilities: leads design and optimization of enterprise storage and san infrastructure to ensure performance, scalability, and high availability; defines storage architecture, including san fabric design, data protection, and capacity planning. Responsible: * defines storage architecture, including SAN fabric design, data protection, and capacity planning. * provides Tier 3 support for complex storage issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis. * supports onboarding of new technologies and execution of Operational Rollout Plans. * ensures alignment with ITSM processes, configuration management, and documentation standards.Supporting Deliverables: D-TEC-01 and D-RE-03. D-TEC-07 and D-TEC-03. D-TEC-04, D-ITSM-01, and D-ITSM-02. D-RE-01., * Use ITIL-aligned ITSM processes for incidents, changes, configuration tracking, approvals, and operational documentation. * Keep system/configuration records, technical documentation, status information, and implementation details accurate and current. * Support onboarding, implementation, and rollout activities while coordinating dependencies with engineering and operations teams. * Monitor service/system performance, identify trends or risks, and take or recommend corrective action before issues affect service delivery. What Success Looks Like * Systems and services remain stable, supportable, documented, and compliant with operational standards. * Incidents and technical issues are diagnosed efficiently, root causes are addressed, and recurring problems are reduced. * Changes, patches, provisioning, maintenance, and onboarding activities are executed accurately through approved processes. Deliverables You Will Support: * Provide accurate operational/technical inputs, maintain supporting records, and complete assigned sections or artifacts early enough for internal quality review and Government submission. * D-TEC-01 - Engineering Design Document / Implementation Plan: Document architecture/design, test plans, and implementation steps for new services or significant modifications and support Change Management approval. Timing: As required. * D-RE-03 - Architecture/System Design Package: Provide design, test plan, and engineering code/artifacts for Reliability Engineering improvements. Timing: As required. * D-TEC-07 - Operational Rollout Plan: Plan operational integration of new technology, including SOPs, training, monitoring integration, cutover steps, and operational readiness. Timing: As required for new technology/onboarding. * D-TEC-03 - Monthly System Performance & Availability Report: Provide system health, availability, SLA uptime, CPU/memory/storage trends, capacity forecasts, and service interruption summaries. Timing: Monthly, as agreed upon award. * D-TEC-04 - Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report: Document the incident timeline, root cause, business impact, corrective actions, and recurrence-prevention measures for P1/P2 or major service-impacting incidents. Timing: Within 72 hours of incident resolution. * D-ITSM-01 - CMDB Accuracy Report: Report CMDB audit results, data-accuracy metrics, discrepancies, and remediation actions needed to maintain accurate configuration-item inventory. Timing: First day of each quarter. * D-ITSM-02 - Change Management Process Report: Report RFC volume, change success rate and trends, and include ERB/CAB meeting minutes. Timing: First day of each month. * D-RE-01 - Quarterly Operational Improvement Roadmap: Identify the top five chronic operational issues/toil and define systematic improvements to eliminate them. 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