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Mondo

Senior Storage Adminstrator

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$50 - $54/hr

Apply now: Senior Storage Administrator, location is Owings Mills, MD. The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position. Job Title: Senior Storage Administrator Location-Type: Hybrid ...

INSPYR Solutions

Senior Storage Administrator

Garrison, MD · On-site

$55 - $57/hr

Senior Storage Administrator Location: Owings Mills, MD Duration: 12-Month Contract (W2) Compensation: $55-57/HR Work Requirements: , Holders We're seeking a Senior Storage Administrator to manage ...

CGI Inc.

Sr. Storage Administrator

Radford, VA · On-site

Sr. Storage Administrator Category: Infrastructure/Cloud Main location: United States, Virginia, Radford Position ID:J1025-2177 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: CGI Federal is looking ...

INSPYR Solutions

Senior Storage Administrator

They are seeking a Senior Storage Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise storage across on-prem and cloud environments, handling day-to-day storage operations and supporting design ...

WSU -

Senior Storage Administrator

Dayton, OH

The Senior Storage Administrator is responsible for the architectural design, implementation, and management of the university's centralized, mission-critical enterprise storage systems. This role ...

Entarian

Senior Storage Administrator

Radford, VA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Entarian is looking for a Senior Storage Administrator for a mixed and growing environment of various storage Hardware. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Work with the existing ...

Entarian

Senior Storage Administrator

Radford, VA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Entarian is looking for a Senior Storage Administrator for a mixed and growing environment of various storage Hardware. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Work with the existing ...

Entarian

Senior Storage Administrator

Radford, VA

$100K - $140K/yr

Entarian is looking for a Senior Storage Administrator for a mixed and growing environment of various storage Hardware. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Work with the existing ...

Entarian

Senior Storage Administrator

Radford, VA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Entarian is looking for a Senior Storage Administrator for a mixed and growing environment of various storage Hardware. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Work with the existing ...

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How much do senior storage administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior storage administrator in the United States is $90,492.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Senior Storage Administrator, you need expertise in storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), backup and recovery strategies, and typically a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with enterprise storage solutions like NetApp, EMC, or HPE, along with certifications such as SNIA or vendor-specific credentials, is often required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you manage complex storage environments and collaborate with IT teams. These skills ensure data integrity, system reliability, and efficient storage management, which are critical for organizational operations.

What does a Senior Storage Administrator do?

A Senior Storage Administrator is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining an organization’s data storage systems, including storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), and backup solutions. They ensure data is securely stored, regularly backed up, and easily retrievable when needed. Their role often includes performance monitoring, troubleshooting storage issues, planning for capacity, and implementing disaster recovery strategies. Senior Storage Administrators also play a key part in evaluating and deploying new storage technologies to meet organizational needs.

What is the difference between Senior Storage Administrator vs Storage Engineer?

AspectSenior Storage AdministratorStorage Engineer
CertificationsStorage-related certifications (e.g., SNIA, CompTIA Storage+)Similar certifications, often including vendor-specific ones
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise IT teams, large organizationsDesigning, implementing, and optimizing storage solutions in similar environments
ResponsibilitiesManaging storage systems, troubleshooting, maintaining data integrityDeveloping storage architectures, deploying new storage solutions
Industry UsageCommonly employed in enterprise IT, data managementUsed in infrastructure design, system integration projects

Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, focusing on data storage management. The Senior Storage Administrator primarily maintains and troubleshoots existing systems, while Storage Engineers focus on designing and deploying new storage solutions. They often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Storage Administrators when managing enterprise storage systems?

Senior Storage Administrators often encounter challenges such as ensuring high availability and data integrity across complex, multi-vendor environments. They must proactively monitor storage performance, troubleshoot issues quickly, and coordinate with network and server teams to resolve bottlenecks. Additionally, keeping up with data growth, implementing effective backup and disaster recovery strategies, and planning for future capacity are critical parts of the role. Collaboration and clear communication with other IT teams are essential to maintain seamless operations and support organizational needs.
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Infographic showing various Senior Storage Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,492 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
Senior Storage Adminstrator

Senior Storage Adminstrator

Mondo

Owings Mills, MD • On-site

$50 - $54/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

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Apply now: Senior Storage Administrator, location is Owings Mills, MD. The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position.

Job Title: Senior Storage AdministratorLocation-Type: Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD – 2 Days Onsite Per Week)Start Date Is: ASAPDuration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension up to 2 Years)Compensation Range: $50/hr - $54/hr W2Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401KMust be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description:Our client is seeking a Senior Storage Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise storage infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments across multiple data centers. This individual will administer block, file, and object storage environments while ensuring high availability, performance, disaster recovery readiness, and security. The ideal candidate has deep expertise with Dell EMC and Pure Storage platforms, strong SAN/NAS administration skills, and experience supporting enterprise VMware environments.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:• Administer enterprise block, file, and object storage environments.• Provision and expand storage allocations, including LUN provisioning, host mapping, masking, and storage expansions.• Manage Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX, PowerScale (Isilon), and Pure Storage platforms.• Administer SAN infrastructure including Cisco MDS switches, Fibre Channel fabrics, zoning, and VSANs.• Manage NAS environments supporting SMB/CIFS and NFS file services.• Monitor storage capacity, performance, and availability while proactively identifying optimization opportunities.• Perform storage replication, snapshots, disaster recovery testing, and recovery operations.• Troubleshoot complex storage, networking, VMware, and infrastructure issues while coordinating with hardware vendors.• Execute firmware upgrades, patching, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.• Remediate storage-related security vulnerabilities and support audit requirements.• Maintain storage documentation, runbooks, inventory records, and operational procedures.• Partner closely with virtualization, server, backup, cloud, and infrastructure teams.• Lead or support storage migration and modernization initiatives.• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule supporting critical production systems.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:• 7 years of enterprise storage administration experience.• Strong hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax/VMAX, PowerScale (Isilon), and Pure Storage.• Expert-level SAN/NAS administration experience including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, Cisco MDS, SMB/CIFS, and NFS.• Experience with storage provisioning, LUN allocation, host mapping, masking, replication, snapshots, and performance tuning.• Strong troubleshooting experience across enterprise storage, networking, and VMware environments.• Experience supporting enterprise disaster recovery operations, storage replication, and DR testing.• Experience collaborating with server, virtualization, backup, and infrastructure teams.• Strong understanding of enterprise storage performance monitoring and capacity planning.• Experience working within ITIL processes including change management and incident management.• Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.• Comfortable participating in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

Nice-to-Haves:• Experience with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP or similar cloud storage platforms.• Experience with NetApp ONTAP, SnapMirror, and SnapVault.• PowerShell or Python scripting experience.• Hybrid cloud infrastructure experience.• Experience leading enterprise storage migration or modernization initiatives.• Financial services or other large enterprise environment experience.

Preferred Certifications:• Dell EMC Proven Professional Certification• Cisco CCNP Data Center• VMware VCP-DCV• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)• ITIL Foundation Certification