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GDIT

Enterprise Storage Engineer

Newington, VA · On-site

$153K - $207K/yr

NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) | NetApp - NetApp Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an Enterprise Storage ...

SSI

Data Storage Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Monitor data storage utilization; provide data utilization analysis and reports; document, review ... Cloud Admin or Architect, NetApp Certified Technology Associate, NetApp Certified Data ...

SMX

SAN Administrator (Secret) (4043)

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$87.60K - $146K/yr

SMX is seeking a SAN Administrator . The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the ... Strong competency with NETAPP Storage systems. (FAS8200, AFF A200, AFF A300/A700 Cluster)

Leidos

Database Engineer/Administrator

Springfield, VA · On-site

Administer and optimize storage integration with NetApp storage systems and support virtualized environments using VMware. * Use Oracle tools such as SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, and Oracle Enterprise ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for netapp storage admin in the United States is $50.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.15 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a NetApp Storage Admin, you need in-depth knowledge of NetApp storage systems, data management, and experience with SAN/NAS environments, typically supported by a degree in IT or related certifications like NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA). Familiarity with NetApp ONTAP, SnapMirror, SnapVault, and monitoring tools is crucial for managing and troubleshooting storage infrastructure. Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills set top professionals apart in this role. These skills ensure reliable data storage, high system availability, and quick resolution of issues that are critical for organizational operations.

What are some typical challenges faced by Netapp Storage Admins, and how can they be addressed?

Netapp Storage Admins often encounter challenges such as managing storage capacity efficiently, ensuring high availability, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks. To address these, admins regularly monitor system health, proactively manage storage provisioning, and implement data protection strategies like snapshots and replication. Effective communication with application and network teams also helps in swiftly resolving issues and optimizing storage performance. Staying updated on Netapp updates and best practices is crucial for long-term success in this role.

What are NetApp Storage Admins?

NetApp Storage Admins are IT professionals who specialize in managing and maintaining NetApp storage systems, which are widely used for enterprise data storage solutions. Their responsibilities typically include configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing NetApp storage arrays to ensure data availability, integrity, and performance. They may also handle tasks such as data migration, backup and recovery, and implementing storage security policies. NetApp Storage Admins work closely with other IT teams to support business applications and ensure seamless access to stored data.

What is the difference between Netapp Storage Admin vs Storage Engineer?

AspectNetapp Storage AdminStorage Engineer
CertificationsNetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), NCIEVendor-specific certifications (e.g., NetApp, EMC)
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise storage environmentsData centers, cloud environments, enterprise storage projects
Primary FocusManaging and maintaining NetApp storage systemsDesigning, implementing, and optimizing storage solutions
Industry UsageIT, data management, enterprise storageIT, cloud services, data infrastructure

While both roles involve storage management, a Netapp Storage Admin primarily focuses on maintaining NetApp storage systems, ensuring their performance and availability. In contrast, a Storage Engineer designs and implements broader storage solutions, often working with multiple vendors and technologies. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in enterprise data environments, but their scope and responsibilities differ.

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Senior Backup Storage Engineer

Senior Backup Storage Engineer

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Downey, CA • On-site

Full-time

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Job Title: Senior Backup Storage Engineer
Location: Downey, CA, 90242
Duration: 12 Months
Skills Preferred
A Senior Backup Storage Engineer is responsible for leading and/or working on the most complex IT infrastructure, modification, installation, testing, implementation, and support of new or existing system hardware and software products. This classification needs to plan, install, configure, test, implement and manage core system hardware and software products in support of an organization's IT architecture and business needs. Special organizational or functional industry position titles for backup storage engineers include but are not limited to Backup/Recovery Engineer, Storage Engineer, Backup Engineer, Backup Administrator, and Storage Administrator. The Senior Backup Storage Engineer, in maintenance and support of various backup and storage systems, (that includes CommVault, Dell/EMC, IBM, NetApp, and Pure Storage), is responsible for the administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance of all backup and storage systems to include creating CommVault backup jobs for Linux, UNIX, Windows hosts, Network Attached Storage (NAS) NDMP, databases (DB2, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), masking/zoning/provisioning of storage to UNIX/Windows/VMware servers, performing data recoveries, and general troubleshooting. The engineer will be responsible for all data backup/recovery support for cloud service providers (Amazon Web Services - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform - GCP, IBM Cloud), planning and upgrading the systems on a regular basis, checking the health of all the systems, and making necessary changes as required. Analyzing issues reported by internal/external teams and making necessary recommendations; planning and designing systems architecture; working with customers to test applications after changes. Upgrading hardware in a timely manner with a minimum downtime window; evaluating new applications software technologies; and/or ensuring the security products are patched on a regular basis.
The following skill sets are required to perform the Job.
• In-depth knowledge of CommVault Complete Data Protection.
• Vmware data protection and recovery using VADP (Vmware vStorage API for Data Protection).
• Configure, administer, tune, and optimize NFS/CIFS protocols on NetApp storage array.
• Command line and shell scripting.
• UNIX (IBM AIX, Linux, HP-UX).
• TCP/IP, Administration of networking hardware.
Experience Preferred
1. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years working as a backup administrator using, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting CommVault data backup systems for enterprise environments.
2. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years with Dell/EMC, IBM, NetApp, and Pure Storage solutions from midrange to enterprise class storage arrays for enterprise environments.
3. Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years using, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting cloud-based backup, servers, and storage systems for enterprise environments.
Education Preferred
This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field.
Regards
Rajeev Gaddam
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
E: rajeev.g@wati.com D: 916 318 7021
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
www.wati.com

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