Systems Storage Engineer

Seeking a highly skilled Systems Storage & Data Protection Administrator to support a large-scale enterprise environment responsible for safeguarding mission-critical data and infrastructure. This role provides Tier III engineering and operational support across enterprise storage, backup, recovery, virtualization, and network-connected infrastructure platforms.

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in NetApp, Cohesity, and NetBackup, along with experience supporting disaster recovery, enterprise backup operations, virtualization, and secure government environments.

What You’ll Do

Enterprise Storage Administration Administer, configure, and optimize NetApp SAN and NAS infrastructure. Manage ONTAP environments, including volumes, aggregates, LUNs, snapshots, SnapMirror, and storage provisioning. Monitor storage utilization, capacity, IOPS, throughput, and latency metrics. Troubleshoot complex storage performance issues and provide Tier III support. Forecast storage growth and develop capacity expansion recommendations.

Backup & Data Protection

Administer enterprise backup environments utilizing Cohesity and NetBackup. Design and maintain backup schedules, retention policies, replication strategies, and recovery procedures. Execute recovery testing and validate backup integrity to ensure compliance with RPO and RTO objectives. Support Azure-native and AWS-native backup solutions. Resolve backup failures and optimize backup infrastructure performance.

Tape Library & Archival Operations

Manage enterprise tape-library environments supporting long-term data retention requirements. Coordinate tape rotation, inventory management, media tracking, and offsite storage activities. Maintain chain-of-custody documentation and ensure compliance with security requirements. Support archival and secure media transportation processes.

Virtualization & Network Integration

Support VMware vSphere and vCenter environments hosting storage and backup platforms. Assist with VMware NSX administration and software-defined networking initiatives. Troubleshoot storage, backup, and network connectivity issues. Collaborate with networking teams supporting: VMware NSX Physical and virtual switching platforms F5 load balancers Azure networking AWS networking SAN and backup network infrastructure

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Develop, maintain, and execute disaster recovery plans and recovery testing exercises. Support replication and recovery solutions utilizing: NetApp SnapMirror SnapVault Cohesity NetBackup Cloud-native backup technologies Ensure recovery capabilities meet established business continuity requirements.

Security & Compliance

Maintain compliance with cybersecurity policies and security-hardening standards. Perform operating system patching, firmware upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management. Implement encryption, access controls, and segmentation strategies to protect storage and backup infrastructure. Support audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements: High school diploma (or equivalent) with 11+ years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience Relevant experience includes: Enterprise storage administration Backup and recovery operations Data protection technologies Virtualization Cloud infrastructure Systems administration Enterprise networking Required Certifications & Clearance Active CompTIA Security+ Active Secret Security Clearance U.S. Citizenship Ability to work onsite in Kansas City, MO

Required Technical Experience

NetApp ONTAP administration SAN/NAS storage management Snapshots, replication, and LUN provisioning Cohesity administration NetBackup administration/support Enterprise backup and recovery operations Tape-library management VMware vSphere and vCenter Disaster recovery and business continuity planning Complex storage and backup troubleshooting Preferred Qualifications Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vaults AWS Backup and cloud-native data protection solutions VMware NSX F5 load balancers Azure networking AWS networking Air-gapped or immutable backup environments Data-at-rest encryption technologies Experience supporting classified, DoD, or highly regulated environments Preferred Certifications NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Cohesity Certification Microsoft Azure Certification AWS Certification Additional storage, networking, cloud, or cybersecurity certifications, * High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI).
• Because an active DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+)
• Must be willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)