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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator 2 - Storage Support - **Company:** TAP Engineering - **Location:** Bluffdale, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $99,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computing Platforms, Unix, Client Server Models, Software Documentation, Linux, Document Management Systems, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Management, System Availability, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9154256/system-administrator-2-storage-support ## About the Role Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years) Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required) Education Requirement: B.S. in technical discipline Experience Requirement: A degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience without a degree, * 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 a System Administrator to provide end-to-end support for complex, distributed computing and storage environments. This role supports a multi-vendor, high-performance infrastructure spanning multiple sites and includes enterprise storage systems, Fibre Channel fabrics, networks, and Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems. The System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining system availability, reliability, security, and performance while troubleshooting issues across hardware, operating systems, storage, networks, and client/server environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple technologies, solving complex technical problems, and identifying opportunities to improve system performance and reliability. Technical Environment * 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, This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. 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