Storage Administrator

Description

We are seeking an experienced Storage Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise storage environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for the design, administration, and lifecycle management of storage and SAN infrastructure supporting mission-critical workloads across multiple data centers.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise storage solutions (block, file, and object).

• Manage provisioning and lifecycle operations, including LUN/volume allocation, host mapping, masking, and expansions.

• Administer SAN infrastructure (Cisco MDS), including zoning, VSANs, and fabric performance optimization.

• Manage NAS platforms and file services (SMB/CIFS, NFS v3/v4, Kerberos-enabled environments).

• Monitor and optimize storage performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise tools.

• Troubleshoot complex issues across SAN, NAS, and iSCSI environments; engage vendors as needed.

• Execute BAU changes in alignment with change, incident, and service management processes.

• Support disaster recovery operations, including replication, testing, and incident response.

• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and maintenance in accordance with lifecycle standards.

• Ensure compliance with security requirements (encryption, vulnerability remediation, audit support).

• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and CMDB/inventory records.

• Provide capacity planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Collaborate with server, virtualization, backup, and cloud teams.

• Lead storage migrations and modernization initiatives.

• Participate in on-call rotation and support critical incidents.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise storage administration experience.

• Hands-on experience with platforms such as Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX, PowerScale (Isilon), and Pure Storage.

• Strong SAN/NAS expertise (Fibre Channel, iSCSI, Cisco MDS, SMB, NFS).

• Experience with storage provisioning, replication, snapshots, and performance tuning.

• Solid troubleshooting across storage, networking, and VMware environments.

• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts.

• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python) preferred.

• Experience with ITIL processes (change, incident, ServiceNow).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

Storage, san, Emc, Isilon, Storage area network, Emc storage

Top Skills Details

Storage,san,Emc,Isilon,Storage area network,Emc storage

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP or similar cloud storage platforms.

• Exposure to hybrid cloud and migration initiatives.

• Knowledge of NetApp ONTAP (SnapMirror, SnapVault).

• Experience in large enterprise environments.

• Relevant certifications (Dell EMC, Cisco, VMware, NetApp).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owings Mills, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Owings Mills,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.