Sr Storage Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Storage Systems Engineer to support a government customer in Washington, DC. With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies. Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our clients' employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide. Why Should You Be Interested ? * Direct hire full-time position * Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits * Mid-size company with room for growth Position Title : Senior Storage Systems Engineer Position Location : This position is full time, on-site in the National Capital Region Daily Responsibilities: * Administer, configure, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise data storage infrastructure, including NetApp and Pure SAN/NAS systems, third-party tool integration, hardware/software evaluation, capacity planning, performance trending, and day-to-day operations. * Design, implement, test, validate, and recommend secure, scalable storage solutions that address business requirements, improve enterprise storage performance, and support client mission needs. * Support business continuity, disaster recovery, data protection, and data migration activities for enterprise servers and applications, including BCDR events, exercises, failover/failback, test plans, proof-of-concept activities, validations, and completion reports. * Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve storage, security, and system events, alerts, logs, vulnerabilities, threats, and technical issues while assessing impacts to upstream and downstream components. * Coordinate with client Management, staff, Project Managers, vendors, clients, customers, senior staff, information systems professionals, and non-technical users to support project execution, customer service, status reporting, and effective oral and written communication. * Develop, maintain, and update architecture diagrams, technical documentation, SOPs, step-by-step procedures, System Baselines, After Action Reports, status updates, Change Requests, Configuration Management Plans, reports, presentations, and other required documentation. * Follow change management and configuration management procedures, conduct knowledge transfer and brown bag sessions, communicate roadmaps and operational updates, and apply sound judgment, problem-solving, and proactive risk mitigation. * Provide 24x7 shift support, participate in an on-call rotation, remain available on demand for technical issues, support weekend activities, and perform other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned. Required Years of Experience (min) : * 5+ years of relevant experience Required Degree/Certifications : * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (5 to 15 years) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or similar relevant degree. Required Experience & Expertise in the following areas : Expertise * Enterprise SAN/NAS storage architecture, design, administration, implementation, operations, and support across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, private, and public cloud environments. * Enterprise-level NetApp, Pure Storage systems/arrays, Microsoft File NAS, Cisco MDS SAN switches, and other SAN/NAS storage platforms. * Expert knowledge of Microsoft File NAS, including managing, modifying, applying, and troubleshooting share permissions, Windows NTFS folder and file permissions, ACLs, and access for Active Directory groups and users. * Configuring data protection and recovery technologies, including replication between on-premises and cloud environments, array snapshots, active clusters, metro clusters, Commvault, and IntelliSnap. Experience * Performing SAN and NAS file storage and share implementation, administration, and operations support, including provisioning, zoning, reclamation, and related storage changes. * Configuring and supporting cloud and hybrid storage services, including Azure/AWS S3 connectivity, cloud tiering, AWS FSxN, S3, EBS, EFS, NetApp Console, Trident, and integration with on-premises storage arrays. * Installing, administering, and supporting Cisco MDS 9000 Multilayer SAN switches in Core-Edge environments, including Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, Fabric Manager, and Device Manager. * Deploying observability and monitoring tools and preparing customized storage performance and capacity reports for leadership and customers. * Implementing Zero Trust security, system hardening, data and system security controls, user and system event auditing, data classification, and storage system alerts. * Automating storage administration tasks and jobs using AI, PowerShell, Ansible, templates, shell scripts, CI/CD, and GitLab workflows. Technical Skills and Tools * Programming and scripting experience with PowerShell, Power BI, shell scripting, Python, JSON, YAML, application and web development tools, and Microsoft Office automation products, including Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve SAN and NAS storage problems in a data center environment. Knowledge * Fibre Channel SAN and NAS storage technologies, including NVMe-oF, NVMe, NVMe/TCP, FCoE, FCIP, FC Block, iSCSI, object storage, file storage, and related connectivity methods. * VMware ESX clusters, vSphere, vCenter, Red Hat OpenShift, Windows Server HBA connectivity, multipathing, and integration with enterprise storage systems. * Server infrastructure and operating systems, including Dell and HP blade frames, chassis, virtual interconnect switch hardware, network connectivity to SAN storage, Red Hat Linux, and Windows Server administration. * Data center layouts, designs, fiber cable management, and Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 data center networking. * AWS cloud products, architectures, building blocks, and connectivity in hybrid, private, and public cloud environments. * Active Directory, DFS, Group Policies, access control, and enterprise file permission structures. * Working knowledge of container technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, persistent storage, storage classes, PVs, PVCs, and CSI for Kubernetes containerized applications using block, file, and object storage. Communication and Professional Abilities * Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with client staff, senior staff, system owners, technical teams, and non-technical users, including preparation of clear technical documentation. * Excellent time management, organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage or support multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, work independently or as part of a team, perform under pressure and tight deadlines, and demonstrate initiative as a self-starter. Preferred Qualifications * Certification in storage and cloud technologies is a plus. Required Clearance : * U.S. citizenship required. Shall be able to obtain a favorable determination from the client Background Investigation. Candidates must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by management. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $130k - $160k Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.