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# Data Storage Administrator

- **Company:** Storage Strategies Inc
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Microsoft Outlook, Spreadsheets, Server Message Block, Data Centers, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, RAID, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Performance Tuning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Configuration Management, Tape Libraries, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Usage Analysis, Data Storage Management, Data Storage Technologies, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Pure Storage, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9223237/data-storage-administrator

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, or equivalent experience
 * Minimum of 5 years experience in IT
 * Experience with enterprise class data storage systems
 * Active Secret clearance
 * Current working knowledge of storage technologies such as; NAS iSCSI, NetApp Filers (ONTAP/CDOT 9.x), Cohesity Backup Appliances and Servers, MS-Azure and AWS (including Backup environment), SNOW Ticketing, Tape Libraries, EMC Data Domain and VNX, Pure Storage, VMware (vSphere 6.x 7.x)
 * Strong MS-Office (Outlook, Visio, Excel, Word, OneNote PowerPoint) skills
 * Must be detail-oriented and have ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
 * Knowledge of HA clustering, storage consolidation, performance and tuning, CIFS, RAID, multi-pathing, and storage archiving
 * Must have prior to hire: Security+ Certification
 * Must have or be able to obtain prior to hire: Storage Environment CE certification such as: NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or Hybrid Cloud Admin or Architect, NetApp Certified Technology Associate, NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP, Cohesity Data Protect or NetBackup, VMWare Certified Professional Digital Workspace 2021, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Assoc/Prof, MS Certified Azure Administrator Assoc, etc.

## Description

Provide technical support to data center managing data storage solutions and services.

 * Monitor data storage utilization; provide data utilization analysis and reports; document, review, and maintain data storage management procedures.
 * Manage storage software and hardware licensing and support agreements
 * Assist with escalation of storage problems, coordinate with vendor support personnel.
 * Assist with configuration of storage products; maintaining data backup and recovery software configuration; maintain data storage environment configuration; manage data storage software and documentation; assist with escalation of storage problems and coordinate with vendor support personnel; assist in development, maintenance, testing and execution of disaster recovery plans; assist in preparation of disaster recovery test plans.
 * Perform Daily Checks on Storage and Backup Hardware and software and, on finding failures / anomalies, research and implement mitigation strategies and solutions to correct issues. Environments should include, but not be limited to NetBackup, Pure, Cohesity, AWS and MS-Azure backup.
 * Must complete weekly, daily and as needed detailed reporting requirements for status of projects, storage checks, etc. Reporting may be via email, spreadsheet updates, OneNote maintenance, weekly activity report submissions, etc.