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Computer Network Architect

Tampa, FL · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

As the Senior Network Engineer, you will support the Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSM ... to a Storage Area Network (SAN), or data center. * Assisting the government customer with ...

Senior Network Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

... area network infrastructure include network design, configuration and installation of network ... server, storage, workstation, and application areas, management reporting, project management ...

Senior Network Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

... area network infrastructure include network design, configuration and installation of network ... server, storage, workstation, and application areas, management reporting, project management ...

Tier III Senior Network Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

As the Senior Network Engineer, you will support the Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSM ... to a Storage Area Network (SAN), or data center. * Assisting the government customer with ...

Tier III Senior Network Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

As the Senior Network Engineer, you will support the Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSM ... to a Storage Area Network (SAN), or data center. * Assisting the government customer with ...

Network Engineer * McLean, VA, USA * Full-time Required Clearance: TS / SCI with Full Scope ... Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. • An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony ...

Support multiple healthcare facilities and locations throughout the greater Raleigh area. Network Engineer Required Qualifications: * 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience. * Strong ...

They are seeking an experienced Data Center Storage Engineer to provide technical oversight of ... storage area network administration. • Provide professional service within the parameters ...

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How much do storage area network engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for storage area network 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 are some common challenges faced by Storage Area Network Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Storage Area Network (SAN) Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing data growth, ensuring minimal downtime, and maintaining data security. These professionals must proactively monitor storage performance and capacity to prevent bottlenecks and outages. Collaborating closely with system administrators, network teams, and application owners is vital to ensure seamless integrations and timely issue resolution. Regular training on emerging SAN technologies and best practices can help engineers stay ahead of potential problems and optimize storage environments.

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

To thrive as a Storage Area Network (SAN) Engineer, you need a deep understanding of storage technologies, networking concepts, and data management, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with SAN hardware (such as EMC, NetApp, or HPE), Fibre Channel protocols, and certifications like SNIA Certified Storage Engineer are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure reliable data storage, efficient troubleshooting, and seamless collaboration with IT teams to maintain business continuity.

What are Storage Area Network (SAN) Engineers?

Storage Area Network (SAN) Engineers are IT professionals who design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot storage networks that connect servers to data storage devices. Their main role is to ensure data is stored securely, efficiently, and can be accessed quickly when needed. They work with technologies like Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and various storage hardware and software platforms. SAN Engineers are essential for organizations that handle large volumes of data and require high availability and performance from their storage systems.

What is the difference between Storage Area Network Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectStorage Area Network EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, Cisco Storage certifications, CompTIA Storage+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise storage networksOffice networks, corporate IT infrastructure
Primary FocusDesign, implementation, and management of SANsMaintaining and troubleshooting overall network infrastructure
Industry UsageIT, data storage, enterprise solutionsAll industries with corporate networks

While both roles involve network management, Storage Area Network Engineers specialize in designing and maintaining SANs, focusing on storage solutions. Network Administrators oversee broader network operations, including LANs and WANs, ensuring overall network performance and security.

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What states have the most Storage Area Network Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Storage Area Network Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Storage Area Network Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,916 per year, or $56.2 per hour.
Computer Network Architect

Computer Network Architect

Leidos

Tampa, FL • On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 442 rated business services


Job description

Description

Seeking a career with a sense of purpose, work life balance, and growth opportunities … There’s a place for you at Leidos!

At Leidos, we are committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. You would be a valued member of global team providing services across civil, defense, health, and intelligence business lines. At Leidos, team member career development, flexibility, and well-being are priority and is supported by consistent leadership engagement, an experienced human relations staff, and numerous employee support programs.

Use your unique talents and make an immediate impact…

Leidos has an opening for a highly motivated Tier III Senior Network Engineer at MacDill AFB, FL. As the Senior Network Engineer, you will support the Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSM-O II), Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE). The JCSE team provides en-route, early entry, scalable C4 support to Regional Combatant Commands, Special Operations Command, and other agencies.

In this role, you will be responsible for new capability requirements and design, system assessments, and providing hands-on engineering support. Key elements of this position include: conducting analysis and assessments on new emerging technologies; developing and recommending functional design solutions to meet stakeholder requirements; providing Tier III support to the Joint Network Operations Center (JNOC); developing, engineering, and recommending hardware and software solutions; and conducting cybersecurity mitigations on design solutions to comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing Tier III routing and switching support with hands on experience designing, testing, and implementing IGP, EGP, MPLS, VRF, and NFV/Service Chaining on an enterprise network to meet security, performance, operational, and functional requirements.

  • Ensuring proper routing protocols are being applied to optimize the end-to-end network performance from the Local Area Network (LAN) through a Wide Area Network (WAN), to a Campus Area Network (CAN), to a Storage Area Network (SAN), or data center.

  • Assisting the government customer with identifying any derived design objectives, technical specifications, performance requirements, and interoperability specifications to ensure the system design will meet stakeholder end-to-end requirements.

  • Ensure the system design adheres to industry standards, DOD standards, DOD policies, DOD instructions, DOD directives, cybersecurity policies, and best commercial practices.  

  • Develop presentations to stakeholders articulating the gaps, requirements, objectives, functional and solution architecture.

  • Develop, review, and update briefings, papers, and/or spreadsheets to meet customer requirements.

  • Provide analysis for how the operational, functional, and performance requirements will be met as part of the system design, test, and implementation of initial capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ce, CCNA Security, CySA+, etc.)

  • CCNP Enterprise

  • Education: BS Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • Clearance:  Secret

Intrigued?... There’s more! Leidos understands that there are many factors that contribute to a career decision, but pay and benefits are fundamental factors.

Compensation: Very competitive, with a robust rewards and recognition program

Health and well-being: Comprehensive coverage with many programs (ex. HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, 24/7 EAP) to ensure the well-being of you, eligible family members, and registered domestic partners.

Income Protection: Programs to help navigate life events: Company-provided Term Basic Life, Group Universal Life, Optional Dependent Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Business travel accident

Leave: Leidos is committed to work life balance, with competitive leave options.

Retirement: Leidos 401k plan, with company match determined by fringe benefit package 

Employee Stock Purchase plan: 10% discount for all enrollees

Family Benefits: Center-based and in home back-up childcare, free access to Sittercity, and Dependent (Daycare) Flexible Spending Accounts

The Leidos values are integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration, and commitment. It’s under these values that we feel we are able to provide a safe work environment where we foster equality, growth, and creativity. If you feel Leidos is a fit you and can meet your needs, please submit your application and join our team in our commitment to excellence.  

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:June 29, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.


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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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