Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator

About Us

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

We are seeking a SAN Administrator to support a DoD customer with storage and backup requirements across multiple on-premises and cloud environments. The selected candidate will provide engineering and administration support.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs engineering work concerned with the analysis, planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading of Storage Area Network (SAN) systems at an Enterprise level.
• Performs various tests and documents results.
• Administers and maintains Enterprise SAN.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting of all SAN components.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of all SAN components and provides experience and input to support the Government for the acquisition of SAN related hardware and software.
• Configures and administers storage arrays, fiber switches, and associated components.
• Manages configuration and administration of data restore, disaster recovery, and backup clients/servers.
• Configures and administers file sharing on NAS devices over various communications protocols (e.g., CIFS, NFS, and SMB).
• Maintains storage aspects of new server integrations, storage allocation, and change management.
• Sets up procedures to consolidate data storage from different platforms, including Windows, UNIX, and Linux.
• Troubleshoots and fixes storage issues; performs routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
• Performs storage analysis, capacity planning, and performance planning of storage components.
• Documents operational procedures and participates in the design and ongoing refinement of storage policies.
• Prepares reports on best practices and new technologies to recommend enhancements and configuration changes.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Experience:
  • Three (3) years hands-on experience with enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) management to include capabilities and technologies such as: Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) unified fabric, HBA/CNA (Host Bus Adapter/Converged Network Adapter), storage controllers, and LUN (Logical Unit Number), RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), and file sharing / NAS (Network Addressable Storage). Hands-on experience with enterprise hierarchical storage system management; operation of enterprise backup/restore services, using software such as Veritas NetBackup.
  • Two (2) years hands-on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems.
• Clearance:
  • Top Secret Clearance or Secret Clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Certifications:
  • Must have a compliant DoD 8570 IAT II Certification such as CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
  • Must also have one of the following current certifications:
    • AWS CSA Associate
    • AWS CSA Professional
    • GIAC GDSA
    • MC: Azure AA
    • MC: Azure SAE
    • NetApp Certified Data Administrator
    • NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer
    • NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect
    • NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator
    • NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAP
    • NetApp Certified Technology Associate
    • Pure Certified Data Storage Associate
    • Pure Certified FlashArrayTM Implementation Specialist
    • Veritas Certified Specialist - NetBackup.
• Location:
  • Must reside within commutable distance of one of the following locations in order to work onsite full time:
    • Columbus, OH
    • Dayton, OH
    • Hill AFB, Utah
    • Richmond, VA
    • Tracy, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications from multiple vendors including Pure, NetApp, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Must be able to work from a computer for extended hours in an office environment and be able to work from comm closets when/as needed.

The projected salary range for this position is $110,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.