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Peraton

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and ...

Leidos

Enterprise Storage Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

Enterprise Storage Engineer Location: Suitland, MD Clearance: TS/SCI Leidos is seeking an ... Expert knowledge of NetApp Data ONTAP and ONTAP System Manager. * Expert knowledge of operating ...

Na Oiwi Kane

Storage Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Perform data recovery operations to ensure system continuity and mission availability * Monitor ... Storage Engineer must have: * Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI ...

Leidos

Enterprise Storage Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

Enterprise Storage Engineer Location: Suitland, MD Clearance: TS/SCI Leidos is seeking an ... Expert knowledge of NetApp Data ONTAP and ONTAP System Manager. * Expert knowledge of operating ...

Peraton

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

They are seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to provide technical oversight of hardware and software systems, ensuring system security and managing storage area networks to support ...

CSV-TAUREAN

Storage Engineer

Presidio Of Monterey, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Designs and manages storage platforms to ensure high availability and data integrity ... IAT II. * Experience: 5+ years in storage engineering. * Technical Screening: * EMC SAN platforms.

Zachary Piper Solutions

$120K - $180K/yr

The Network Storage Engineer will support our enterprise storage infrastructure. This role involves ... data replication systems across global environments. Responsibilities for the Network Storage ...

CSV-Taurean

Storage Engineer

Monterey, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Designs and manages storage platforms to ensure high availability and data integrity ... IAT II. * Experience: 5+ years in storage engineering. * Technical Screening: * EMC SAN platforms.

SpaceX

IT Storage Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

IT STORAGE ENGINEER SpaceX is seeking an experienced storage engineer with deep expertise in ... Manage storage access, data permissions, and access controls across different protocols and ...

Peraton

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations ...

SpaceX

IT Storage Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

IT STORAGE ENGINEER SpaceX is seeking an experienced storage engineer with deep expertise in ... Manage storage access, data permissions, and access controls across different protocols and ...

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A Data Storage Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data storage solutions to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable data access. They work with technologies like SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup systems to optimize data performance and availability. Their role includes troubleshooting storage issues, maintaining data integrity, and collaborating with IT teams to support business needs.

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To thrive as a Data Storage Engineer, you need a deep understanding of storage architectures (SAN, NAS, DAS), data management, and backup and recovery strategies, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with enterprise storage systems (such as NetApp, EMC, or Dell), storage networking protocols, and certifications like SNIA or vendor-specific credentials is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities ensure the reliable management, security, and availability of critical data assets for organizations.

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Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Peraton
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Basic Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass/obtain a Poly clearance.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or PhD with 3 years relevant experience).
  • 4 years experience may be used in lieu of a Degree.
  • Knowledge of backup software technologies.
  • Knowledge of storage hardware technologies.
  • Knowledge of SAN fabric technologies.
  • Certifications: Netapp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), ONTAP or equivalent.
Desired Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
  • Knowledge on backup software technologies: TSM, Netbackup, or Actifio are preferred.
  • Knowledge on storage hardware technologies: HP storage, Actifio Appliance, or Hitachi are preferred.
  • Knowledge of SAN fabric technologies: Brocade is preferred.
  • Knowledge of iSCSI and Fiber Channel infrastructure.
  • Certifications: NetApp and Vmware.
SECURITY CLEARANCE

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to join our national intelligence program that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical oversight of hardware and software systems, with a focus on storage area network administration.
  • Provide professional service within the parameters specified in the site's service level agreement and/or that meet or exceed the customer requirements.
  • Ensure system security is compliant with customer policy including patching and auditing.
  • Implement and maintain network standards and guidelines.
  • Monitor system utilization including data storage management, performance metrics and service levels.
  • Ensure reliable backup and recovery of necessary data.
  • Develop and maintain automated environments including reporting, event notifications and actions, software updates and service packs.
  • Report on capacity and proactively plan for additional storage.
  • Allocate storage to servers, configuring fiber channel switches, and capacity planning for the SAN, in addition to OS level support related to implementing and maintaining system security and data recovery processes, providing technical support, utilizing automation tools for delivering applications, managing assets, monitoring performance, event notifications and automating desktop support.
  • Coordinate and communicate activities, status updates, outage notifications and schedule information.
  • Perform account maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot network communications.
  • Maintain and document SAN cabling plans. Installs, configures, administers, and optimizes servers (hardware and operating systems).
  • Interface with users as an integral part of this role.
  • Maintain network system documentation.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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