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Peraton

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to join our ... HP storage, Actifio Appliance, or Hitachi are preferred. * Knowledge of SAN fabric technologies:

Peraton

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to join our ... HP storage, Actifio Appliance, or Hitachi are preferred. * Knowledge of SAN fabric technologies:

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for hitachi storage engineer in the United States is $56.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hitachi Storage Engineer?

A Hitachi Storage Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of Hitachi storage systems and solutions, such as Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) and Hitachi NAS. They ensure high availability, performance, and security of data storage infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and assist with storage provisioning and capacity planning. These engineers often work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and IT management to deliver reliable storage solutions that support business operations.

What is the difference between Hitachi Storage Engineer vs SAN Storage Engineer?

AspectHitachi Storage EngineerSAN Storage Engineer
CertificationsVendor-specific (e.g., Hitachi certifications), general storage certificationsVendor-neutral or specific SAN certifications (e.g., Cisco, Brocade)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily with Hitachi storage systems in data centersWith various SAN hardware and networking equipment
Industry UsageOrganizations using Hitachi storage solutionsOrganizations with diverse SAN infrastructure
Job FocusManaging, configuring, and troubleshooting Hitachi storage arraysDesigning, implementing, and maintaining SAN networks

The main difference between a Hitachi Storage Engineer and a SAN Storage Engineer lies in the specific storage systems they work with. Hitachi Storage Engineers specialize in Hitachi storage solutions, while SAN Storage Engineers focus on the broader SAN infrastructure across various vendors. Both roles require similar certifications and technical skills but differ in the hardware and systems they manage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hitachi Storage Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hitachi Storage Engineer, a deep understanding of enterprise storage systems, SAN/NAS architecture, and experience with Hitachi storage solutions are essential, usually supported by relevant IT degrees or certifications. Familiarity with tools like Hitachi Device Manager, Storage Navigator, and certification such as Hitachi Certified Specialist is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help engineers excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure optimal storage performance, data integrity, and seamless support for critical business operations.

What are some common challenges Hitachi Storage Engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise storage systems?

Hitachi Storage Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring data availability during upgrades or migrations, optimizing storage performance for diverse workloads, and proactively identifying hardware issues before they impact service. They must also balance the need for robust data security with efficient storage utilization, often collaborating closely with network, server, and application teams. Staying current with Hitachi’s evolving storage technologies and implementing best practices for high availability and disaster recovery are key aspects of overcoming these challenges.
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Data Center - Storage Engineer

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Peraton

Huntsville, AL

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

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. 
  • Ensure reliable backup and recovery of necessary data.  
  • 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. 

**Position is Contingent on Contract Award** 

Qualifications

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:  NetappCertified 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 Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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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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Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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