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System One

Sr Network Storage Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63.56 - $70/hr

Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or higher if required) Overview This is a senior-level infrastructure engineering role focused on managing and supporting Storage Area Network (SAN ...

System One

Sr Network Storage Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63.56 - $70/hr

Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or higher if required) Overview This is a senior-level infrastructure engineering role focused on managing and supporting Storage Area Network (SAN ...

System One

Sr Network Storage Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63.56 - $70/hr

Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or higher if required) Overview This is a senior-level infrastructure engineering role focused on managing and supporting Storage Area Network (SAN ...

Na Oiwi Kane

Storage Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Strong hands-on experience with Network-Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Data replication, backup, and disaster recovery solutions * Experience troubleshooting complex ...

Peraton

Data Center - Storage Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Responsibilities : • Provide technical oversight of hardware and software systems, with a focus on storage area network administration. • Provide professional service within the parameters ...

Xinnovit

SAN Storage Administrator

Columbia, MO · On-site

Storage Systems Administrator (Network Attached Storage (NAS)/Storage Area Network leadership skills supporting the SAN / DISK teams. Knowledge of SAN/DISK products is preferred. Team supports ...

Stem Xpert

Network engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

C onsiderable working knowledge of EMC VNX Storage Area Network environment, including zoning configuration * M eticulous attention to detail, skilled in authoring technical documentation, ability to ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for storage area network 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.

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Professionals in SAN roles often encounter challenges such as ensuring optimal performance and uptime, managing large volumes of data growth, and troubleshooting complex connectivity issues between servers and storage devices. Navigating hardware compatibility or firmware updates and maintaining effective backup and disaster recovery procedures can also be demanding. SAN specialists must stay current with evolving storage technologies and security best practices, as well as work closely with cross-functional IT teams to support business continuity. Overcoming these challenges requires both technical acumen and a proactive approach to problem-solving and communication.

What is a storage area network?

A Storage Area Network (SAN) job typically involves designing, implementing, and managing storage solutions for an organization. SAN professionals work with hardware and software to ensure secure, high-performance data storage and retrieval. Responsibilities may include configuring storage arrays, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and optimizing performance. These roles are common in IT departments, data centers, and cloud environments where large-scale data management is crucial.

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To thrive in a Storage Area Network (SAN) role, you need strong expertise in storage technologies, networking fundamentals, and data management, often supported by a degree in information technology or computer science. Familiarity with SAN hardware (like EMC, NetApp, or IBM), storage protocols (such as iSCSI or Fibre Channel), and certifications like CompTIA Storage+ or vendor-specific credentials are valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals excel in collaborating with IT teams and managing critical infrastructure. These abilities ensure data integrity, system reliability, and smooth coordination in environments where secure and efficient storage is essential.

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Sr Network Storage Engineer

System One Holdings, LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

$63.56/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Sr Network Storage Engineer
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Contract
Compensation: $63.56 - $70.00 per hour
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or higher if required)
Overview
This is a senior-level infrastructure engineering role focused on managing and supporting Storage Area Network (SAN) environments in a large enterprise data center. The position is responsible for maintaining secure, high-availability storage connectivity, troubleshooting SAN performance issues, and ensuring reliable operations across storage, virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level administration and engineering support for SAN fabric infrastructure and core network connectivity supporting the department's environment.
  • Maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing SAN network operations across enterprise data center services and storage-dependent platforms.
  • Work closely with the Enterprise Operations Center and infrastructure teams to support 24x7x365 monitoring, incident response, and service restoration.
  • Administer day-to-day SAN fabric infrastructure using Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms.
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain core SAN network connectivity supporting enterprise storage services.
  • Execute moves/adds/changes to SAN network components in alignment with approved change processes.
  • Maintain SAN fabric configurations, standards, and baseline documentation across supported environments.
  • Manage all network connectivity to the SAN for storage, virtualization, replication, and backup/recovery workflows.
  • Monitor SAN network health, performance, and availability to prevent degradation and service disruption.
  • Perform capacity and performance tuning activities to support sustained enterprise storage operations.
  • Produce operational reporting for connectivity, availability, and performance metrics as required.
  • Troubleshoot SAN connectivity and performance issues to restore service with minimal operational impact.
  • Perform incident triage, escalation, and coordination with storage, server, and vendor support teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and document corrective actions for recurring SAN issues.
  • Support operational surge and on-call activities tied to critical incidents and outage response.
  • Ensure SAN network operations align with the department's security, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Support continuity and disaster recovery objectives by maintaining resilient SAN interconnectivity.
  • Coordinate SAN-related tasks with enterprise infrastructure teams and the EOC for integrated operations.
  • Maintain SOPs, topology diagrams, and implementation records for audits and operational readiness.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 8+ years of experience in data center network administration for storage area networks (SANs).
  • Experience working with Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms.
  • Must possess a CCNA Data Center Certification or equivalent.
  • Supporting SAN fabric configuration, deployment, and maintenance; SAN connectivity and performance troubleshooting.
  • Support for 24x7x365 infrastructure monitoring and incident response.
  • Network documentation, escalation, and change control execution.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • CCNP Data Center or higher Cisco data center specialization.
    • Support for SAN networking in NetApp-centric enterprise storage environments.
    • Experience supporting federal IT operations under FISMA/NIST-aligned requirements.
    • Supporting DR/COOP failover connectivity across primary and alternate data centers.
    • ITIL 4 Foundation (or equivalent) with strong incident, problem, and change management discipline.
    • NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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