Storage Engineer

Storage EngineerGalapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Storage Engineer position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success.The ideal candidate will design, deploy, and sustain enterprise storage and network-attached storage solutions in classified and unclassified environments. This role provides Tier 3 engineering support for storage systems, ensuring high availability, data integrity, performance, and recoverability across enterprise and wide area network environments.The Storage Engineer is responsible for storage architecture, capacity planning, replication strategies, patching, troubleshooting, and data recovery while supporting modernization efforts and project integration in compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community standards.Key Responsibilities:Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise storage and network storage appliancesProvide Tier 3 support for storage systems and storage-related incidentsInstall system patches and perform storage platform updatesEngineer and manage storage allocation, capacity planning, space utilization, and replication strategiesAnalyze and resolve complex issues related to storage systems and network storage solutionsTroubleshoot and restore enterprise-wide storage and replication failures across wide area networksPerform data recovery operations to ensure system continuity and mission availabilityMonitor storage performance, availability, and utilization to prevent outagesProvide technical recommendations for storage upgrades, enhancements, and life cycle improvementsSupport project integration efforts, migrations, and modernization initiativesDevelop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and recovery plansEnsure compliance with DoD cybersecurity, data protection, and operational requirementsSkills and Experience:Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance8+ years of experience supporting enterprise storage environments within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC)Strong hands-on experience with Network-Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Data replication, backup, and disaster recovery solutionsExperience troubleshooting complex storage, replication, and performance issues across Wide Area Network (WAN) environmentsFamiliarity with Patch management and system updates, High-availability and fault-tolerant storage architectures, and Disaster recovery (DR) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) planningExperience analyzing storage performance issues and implementing optimization solutionsExperience providing Tier 3 engineering support and mentoring junior technical staffExperience supporting large-scale enterprise or Intelligence Community storage environmentsExperience working in high-availability, mission-critical environmentsAbility to support after-hours, on-call, or emergency operations as requiredEducation and Certifications:Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical disciplineEquivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degreePreferred: NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA – ONTAP) or equivalent storage certificationCompTIA Security+ CEVendor-specific storage or virtualization certifications (Dell EMC, VMware, etc.)Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts401(k)PTOPaid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementPaid federal holidaysSecurity Clearance:Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.Physical Requirements:Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.Company Summary:Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."Company Employment Statement:Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.Posted Salary RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.