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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Storage Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Storage Area Network (SAN), NetApp Applications, Cisco Nexus Switches, Performance Tuning, Virtualization Technology, Network Storage, Software Troubleshooting, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Cisco - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/64819186-d964-4a8f-bed8-03ed6a98e34f ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field * 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise SAN environments * Strong hands-on experience with: * Cisco MDS * Cisco Nexus * SAN fabric administration * SAN troubleshooting and performance optimization * Experience supporting enterprise storage and data center infrastructure * CCNA Data Center certification (or equivalent) * Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance, * CCNP Data Center certification or higher, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Network Storage Engineer to support enterprise SAN infrastructure and mission-critical storage network operations within a complex federal environment in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing SAN connectivity across enterprise storage, virtualization, replication, and backup environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Cisco MDS, Cisco Nexus, SAN administration, and data center operations, along with strong troubleshooting and operational support experience in highly available enterprise environments. eKey Responsibilities SAN Fabric Administration & Engineering * Administer and maintain enterprise SAN fabric infrastructure using Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms * Configure, deploy, and support SAN connectivity across enterprise storage systems * Execute SAN-related moves, adds, and changes in accordance with approved change control processes * Maintain SAN standards, configurations, topology diagrams, and operational documentation Connectivity & Performance Operations * Manage SAN connectivity supporting: * Enterprise storage * Virtualization platforms * Replication services * Backup and recovery operations * Monitor SAN network health, availability, and performance * Perform capacity planning and performance tuning activities * Produce operational and performance reporting as required Incident Management & Troubleshooting * Troubleshoot SAN connectivity and performance issues across enterprise environments * Coordinate incident response and escalations with storage, server, and vendor teams * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions * Participate in operational surge support and on-call response activities Compliance & Operational Readiness * Ensure SAN operations align with enterprise security and compliance standards * Support disaster recovery and continuity objectives * Maintain audit-ready SOPs, implementation records, and infrastructure documentation * Collaborate with enterprise infrastructure and operations teams for integrated support, * Experience supporting: * NetApp enterprise storage environments * DR/COOP failover operations * FISMA/NIST-aligned environments * ITIL 4 Foundation certification * NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) Additional Details * Full onsite role located in Washington, DC 20549 * Supports enterprise infrastructure operating in a 24x7x365 environment * May require participation in operational surge support and incident response activities * Strong emphasis on operational resiliency, documentation, and service continuity ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unveiling the Magic: Scaling Large Language Models to Serve Millions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1619-unveiling-the-magic-scaling-large-language-models-to-serve-millions) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) - [Web3: Embracing the Next Era of the Internet Within a Web2 Landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/635-web3-embracing-the-next-era-of-the-internet-within-a-web2-landscape) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [What does the history of data storage tell us about the future?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/495-what-does-the-history-of-data-storage-tell-us-about-the-future) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)