IT SME

Job Description Join S2I2 as an Information Technology Subject Matter Expert (IT SME) specializing in Enterprise Storage Management (ESM). Be at the forefront of designing and securing mission-critical storage and backup solutions for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), working with leading-edge technologies in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We are seeking an accomplished IT SME to deliver expert leadership and technical direction for DLA’s enterprise storage and data protection platforms, ensuring availability, resilience, and compliance across all environments. Clearance: Active Secret with IT-I (Tier 5) eligibility Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday. Position Overview: Serve as the senior technical lead for DLA’s enterprise storage and data protection platforms (NetApp, Pure, Brocade, Cohesity, NetBackup, Azure, AWS). Set architecture direction, lead engineering teams, ensure STIG and IAVA compliance, and regularly brief DLA leadership. Oversee SAN, NAS, object

storage, backup, and disaster recovery operations across five DLA sites and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI) on both NIPRNet and SIPRNet networks. Qualifications Required Qualifications: IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, GICSP, or CND) At least one of: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Dell DCA-ISM, NetApp NCDA, NetApp Hybrid Cloud Admin/Architect/Implementation Engineer, NetApp CIE SAN, Cohesity DataProtect, or NetBackup certification Minimum two (2) years in an advisory or managerial role supporting DoD/DoW or Federal enterprise infrastructure Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience with enterprise SAN (FC zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, HBA/CNA, LUN, RAID, NAS) Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience with enterprise backup and restore solutions Minimum five (5) years working with DoD or DoW IT systems Desired Qualifications: NetApp and Pure array design and administration Brocade fabric management Cohesity and NetBackup platforms Cloud storage (AWS S3/Glacier, Azure Blob, OCI) Ransomware protection and data immutability best practices Automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash Windows and RHEL storage administration Oracle and SQL backup and restore procedures

Full Time