Storage Systems Engineer

We’re seeking a Storage Systems Engineer to provide monitoring and patching support for the Sponsor’s enterprise hosting and storage services in Herndon, VA. The Sponsor delivers efficient, scalable hosting and storage to customers across the enterprise, and this role keeps that infrastructure healthy through hardware maintenance, hardware troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations and maintenance (O&M). You’ll work hands-on with Storage Area Networks built on Hitachi arrays and Cisco MDS fabrics, manage zoning and host groups, verify redundant paths between servers and storage, and partner with the ISSE to address security concerns. The work may be performed independently or within a team, so we’re looking for someone who can own a problem from alert to resolution without close oversight., Monitor the health and performance of enterprise SAN, storage, and virtualization infrastructure Apply patches and firmware updates to storage arrays, SAN switches, and supporting systems Work with the ISSE to identify, track, and remediate security concerns Configure and maintain SAN zoning and host groups Perform hardware maintenance and troubleshooting on Hitachi storage arrays Install, configure, and maintain Hitachi HiCommand management software Build and manage Cisco Fibre Channel SAN fabrics and inter-switch links (ISLs) using Cisco DCNM and MDS 9000 series hardware Verify and maintain dual active paths between all servers and storage arrays Support Brocade, NetApp, and VMware components of the hosting environment Coordinate with Mission Partners to identify and troubleshoot physical IT infrastructure issues Track changes and incidents through the Sponsor’s ticketing system Support hardware lifecycle activities, including equipment refresh and disposal

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Demonstrated experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN), including zoning and host groups Demonstrated experience with Hitachi storage Demonstrated experience with Cisco switches Demonstrated experience with Brocade and/or NetApp storage (EMC storage experience is translatable) Demonstrated experience monitoring, patching, and working with an ISSE to address security concerns Demonstrated experience installing and configuring Hitachi HiCommand software Demonstrated experience performing Hitachi array hardware maintenance Demonstrated experience as a Cisco Fibre Channel SAN administrator Demonstrated experience creating Cisco SAN fabrics and setting up and managing Cisco ISLs Demonstrated experience with Cisco DCNM software and MDS 9000 series hardware Demonstrated ability to determine and identify dual active paths to and from all servers and storage arrays Demonstrated experience working independently, Demonstrated experience with VMware Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s IT equipment disposal procedures Demonstrated experience with systems lifecycles Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s multiple internal networks Demonstrated experience with and understanding of the Sponsor’s data center operations Demonstrated experience working with Mission Partners to identify and troubleshoot physical IT infrastructure issues Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s ticketing system for change and incident management Relevant certifications such as Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Data Center), Hitachi Vantara, NetApp, or VMware Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

$160,000 - $220,000 (depending on experience), Competitive salary: $160,000 - $220,000 (based on experience) 6% 401(k) match (immediate eligibility and vesting) + 4% annual profit sharing Comprehensive health insurance 25 days PTO + 11 federal holidays Mission-critical work supporting national security Onsite at client location in Herndon, VA Small company environment with significant growth potential