Senior Storage Engineer- 3016729

Job Description

Job Description

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to support a government customer in Washington, DC. 

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.  Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested ?

• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title : Senior Storage Engineer

Position Location : This position is full time, on-site in the National Capital Region (undisclosed government client and/or Data Center facilities). This position requires the ability to work shifts to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, participate in an On-Call rotation and be available OnDemand to address technical problems and support weekend activities.

Daily Responsibilities:  

• Maintain and support enterprise data storage systems, ensuring Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR).
• Design, deploy, and administer a secure, intelligent storage infrastructure.
• Manage storage deployment, configuration, and administration, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with House Management, project teams, and vendors, providing project updates and support.
• Recommend/implement storage solutions to address business needs.
• Provide effective communication and customer support to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Plan, evaluate, and enhance hardware, software, and enterprise storage systems.
• Conduct proof-of-concept tests, validations, and generate completion reports.
• Configure, maintain, and support data protection, disaster recovery, and data migration strategies.
• Deploy and monitor storage infrastructure tools, integrating third-party solutions with NetApp and Pure SAN/NAS systems.
• Analyze/troubleshoot security events, system logs, and performance issues.
• Proactively assess and mitigate security threats and technical risks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and change management plans.
• Provide knowledge transfer, training sessions, and roadmap presentations.
• Conduct performance and capacity planning, generating reports and insights.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and weekend maintenance activities.    

Required Years of Experience (min) :       

• 7+ years of experience in SAN/NAS Storage Administration and Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure in a complex data center environment.

Required Degree/Certifications :           

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as:
• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Data Center
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Required Experience & Expertise in the following areas :

• Design, implement, and support SAN, NAS, and Object Storage environments using NVMe-oF, NVMeTCP, FCoE, FCIP, FC Block, iSCSI, and File storage.
• Maintain, administer, and optimize NetApp enterprise storage systems and Cisco MDS SAN switches.
• Manage Microsoft File NAS, including NTFS permissions, ACLs, and Active Directory integration.
• Implement and support AWS and Azure hybrid cloud storage, including tiering and replication.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco MDS 9000 SAN switches and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller.
• Automate storage administration tasks using PowerShell, Ansible, and Shell scripting.
• Develop and enforce Zero Trust security principles, storage hardening, and data protection policies.
• Monitor storage performance and generate reports and presentations on capacity, security, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and leadership to align storage solutions with business needs.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) through replication, backups, and failover testing.
• Technical documentation, SOPs, and training to ensure system consistency and knowledge transfer.

Desirable Skills include:

• Knowledge of VMware - ESX Cluster Servers, vSphere, vCenter, OpenShift RedHat and windows server HBA connectivity to Storage
• Knowledge of Server infrastructure and Operating systems- Dell, HP Blade Frames, Chassis, Virtual Interconnect connect switch hardware and network connectivity to SAN storage, Basic Red Hat Linux and Windows Servers administration
• Knowledge of Data center layout, designs, Fiber cable management, Data center networking Layer 1,2,3
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud products, Architectures, building blocks and connectivity, Hybrid, private and public clouds
• Knowledge of Container technology such as Kubernetes & Dockers, Persistent storage types, storage classes, Use of PV, PVCs, CSI for Kubernetes containerized applications using block, file and object storage.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DFS, Group Policies
• Programming experience in PowerShell, shell scripting and job automation, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint tools

Required Clearance :

• Security/Background Check required.
• Public trust with ability to obtain Secret clearance (preferred).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145k - $160k

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.