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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Storage Systems Engineer - **Company:** Advance Digital Systems - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, VMware ESX Servers, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), NT File System (NTFS), Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Shell Script, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), VMware VSphere, Data Classification, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Pure Storage, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Vcenter, Data Management, Commvault, Cisco, Docker, Nvme - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2577dcd7-62ed-48e8-af3e-cd81ddfb20a8 ## About the Role · Experience designing, administering, and supporting enterprise SAN and NAS storage environments in both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures. · Expertise with NetApp and Pure Storage platforms and Cisco MDS SAN switches; experience with additional storage technologies is desirable. · Strong knowledge of Microsoft file services, NTFS permissions, file shares, ACLs, Active Directory integration, DFS, and Group Policy. · Experience with storage provisioning, zoning, replication, snapshots, data migration, and disaster recovery solutions. · Experience integrating on-premises storage with cloud services, including AWS and Azure storage platforms. · Hands-on experience with Cisco MDS 9000 Series SAN switches and related management tools. · Knowledge of storage security, Zero Trust principles, auditing, data classification, and security hardening practices. · Experience with data protection and replication technologies, including snapshots, active-active clusters, metro clusters, and hybrid cloud recovery solutions. · Strong understanding of Fibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE, FCIP, NVMe, NVMe/TCP, object, block, and file storage technologies. · Knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and persistent storage integration. · Familiarity with server infrastructure, including Dell and HPE platforms, Windows Server, and Linux administration. · Experience with Commvault and enterprise backup/recovery technologies. · Knowledge of AWS cloud architecture, hybrid cloud connectivity, and storage services such as FSx for NetApp ONTAP, S3, EBS, and EFS. · Experience automating storage administration using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, shell scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and GitLab workflows., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered. * Typically requires 5-15 years of relevant storage engineering experience. * Storage, cloud, or infrastructure certifications are preferred. ## Description Senior Storage Systems Engineer - We are seeking a Senior Storage Systems Engineer to support the design, administration, optimization, and security of enterprise SAN and NAS storage environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in NetApp, Pure Storage, Cisco SAN infrastructure, data protection, disaster recovery, and cloud-integrated storage solutions. Position Responsibilities · Administer, maintain, and support enterprise storage infrastructure, including SAN, NAS, data protection, and disaster recovery environments. · Design, deploy, configure, and optimize secure, scalable storage solutions to support business and operational requirements. · Monitor storage performance, capacity, availability, and security; proactively identify and resolve issues and vulnerabilities. · Support business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning, testing, failover/failback activities, and data migration initiatives. · Implement and manage storage provisioning, replication, snapshots, tiering, zoning, reclamation, and lifecycle management activities. · Integrate and support third-party monitoring, observability, and management tools within the storage environment. · Collaborate with technical teams, project managers, vendors, and stakeholders to support infrastructure projects and operational initiatives. · Develop architecture diagrams, technical documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration management documentation, and after-action reports. · Conduct proof-of-concept testing, solution validation, knowledge transfer sessions, and operational readiness activities. · Perform capacity planning, trend analysis, and reporting to support operational and strategic planning. ## 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) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [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) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)