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Leidos

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 ...

NTENT

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 ...

NTENT

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 ...

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Senior Network Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

MAXISIQ has an immediate opening for a Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI Full Scope Poly with ... Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. * An ability to navigate and configure Linux ...

Leidos

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 ...

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Senior Network Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

MAXISIQ has an immediate opening for a Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI Full Scope Poly with ... Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. * An ability to navigate and configure Linux ...

MAXISIQ

Senior Network Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

MAXISIQ has an immediate opening for a Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI Full Scope Poly with ... Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. * An ability to navigate and configure Linux ...

Leidos

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 ...

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Senior Network Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

MAXISIQ has an immediate opening for a Senior Network Engineer with TS/SCI Full Scope Poly with ... Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. * An ability to navigate and configure Linux ...

Beyond SOF

Network Engineer McLean, VA,

Mclean, VA · On-site

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 ...

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

As of Aug 21, 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 is a storage area network engineer?

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a storage area network engineer?

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 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 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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Infographic showing various Storage Area Network Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. 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.

Senior Wide Area Network Engineer

University System of Maryland Office

Adelphi, MD • On-site

$160K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Best consideration date for applications: Friday, July 24
Purpose of Position
The University System of Maryland Office serves as the administrative and strategic headquarters for the University System of Maryland, supporting the Chancellor, Board of Regents, member institutions, and systemwide initiatives across higher education. Within this environment, MDREN plays an important role in enabling reliable, high-capacity connectivity that supports research, education, and collaboration across institutions and partner networks.
This role offers the opportunity to help shape and strengthen a complex statewide network environment that underpins critical academic and institutional operations. The work spans core infrastructure, long-range network evolution, and close collaboration with institutional and partner stakeholders to support resilient, high-performance services.
As Senior Wide Area Network Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across MDREN's statewide network environment, helping guide the design, operation, and continued evolution of WAN and optical transport infrastructure. You will contribute to both day-to-day network reliability and longer-term architectural planning, while working closely with member institutions, partner research and education networks, and internal stakeholders to support connectivity, service delivery, and network growth.
Responsibilities
Network Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance:
  • Maintains and operates MDREN's statewide wide area network (WAN) infrastructure, including core, edge, and optical transport layers.
  • Ensures high availability, performance, and resilience across all backbone and interconnection services.
  • Responds to and corrects problems within the MDREN network.
  • Monitors network activity to detect, identify, and address security issues, events, and intrusions to the Network.
  • Proactively monitors all enterprise communication systems for proper, stable operation, taking appropriate corrective action if required.
  • Ensures networking maintenance and upgrades are coordinated with the affected parties.
  • Works with network equipment vendors to find effective solutions to network issues and upgrades.
  • Maintains related computer systems, software packages, and network appliances in support of the network.
  • Develops implementation plans and schedules.
  • Develops and maintains documentation, policies, procedures, and methods for the operation of the MDREN network.

WAN & Optical Network Architecture & Engineering:
  • Designs, engineers, and maintains MDREN's statewide WAN, including backbone, regional aggregation, and partner interconnects.
  • Leads architecture and deployment of dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical transport systems, including wavelength services, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) configurations, and optical path engineering.
  • Integrates and operates optical/IP convergence architectures, leveraging router-based DWDM optics where applicable.
  • Engineers and supports high-capacity backbone upgrades (100G/400G and beyond).
  • Collaborates with member institutions and partner research and education networks (RENs) on interconnection design and capacity planning.

Member Engagement and Network Services Support:
  • Supports and contributes to MDREN's web presence by maintaining accurate, up-to-date technical content related to network services, infrastructure status, and member resources.
  • Collaborates with MDREN leadership and administrative staff to ensure the website reflects current services, network architecture, and strategic initiatives.
  • Provides technical oversight for website content related to network operations, including service documentation, outage notifications, and performance information.
  • Assists in the administration and continuous improvement of the MDREN website, including recommending enhancements to structure, usability, and future design to better support member institutions and stakeholders.
  • Provides technical support and guidance to MDREN member institutions to ensure effective use of network services.
  • Serves as a primary technical resource for member institutions on network services and connectivity.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves member-reported network issues.
  • Communicates network changes, outages, and upgrades to affected members.
  • Supports onboarding of new member connections and services.

Research, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement:
  • Identifies and evaluates emerging technologies and best practices to enhance network capabilities.
  • Researches new technologies, tools, and methodologies relevant to enterprise and research network environments.
  • Evaluates and recommends improvements to network architecture, performance, and security.
  • Supports long-term strategic planning for network evolution.

Annual Salary
$160,500-$182,000
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education Level/Certifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Required Experience:
  • 7 years' experience in the networking field with increasing responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing large networking design and implementation projects.
  • Experience in changing and evolving environments.
  • Experience supervising staff.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to establish goals, priorities, structures, and processes necessary to implement a complex network infrastructure.
  • Leadership and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships to internal and external institutions.
  • Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key constituencies and institutions both inside and outside the USM.
  • Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.
  • Must be skilled as a technical troubleshooter with the ability to think logically to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex network issues or strategies to audiences with varying network knowledge or experience.
  • Ability to equate the output levels of various system designs, media, and operating levels to schedule and coordinate a 24-hour operation with limited staff.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in various networking technologies, services and protocols that are typical of a large enterprise network including Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, DHCP/BootP, DNS, OSPF, ARP/RARP, VPNs, VLANs, BGP, Subnets, and Routing.
  • Knowledgeable in use of network management and command language and graphical analysis tools.
  • On-hands experience with Cisco/Juniper/Brocade/Arista switches and routers.
  • Demonstrated skill in programming in more than one language.
  • Must be able to work in a collaborative, team environment.
  • Must be a "self-starter" and be able to proactively identify problems (or potential problems) and propose solutions.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education Level/Certifications:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, network engineering, or related discipline.
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience working for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or similar business.
  • Outside fiber plant experience.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of wide area networking (WAN) design, architecture, and operational principles.
  • Skill in analyzing network traffic using flow technologies such as Cisco NetFlow, Juniper JFlow, and sFlow.
  • Skill in performing packet capture and analysis using tools such as Wireshark.
  • Knowledge of optical networking technologies, including transponders, muxponders, and ROADMs.
  • Knowledge of optical transport and amplification technologies, including Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) and Raman amplification.
  • Knowledge of optical channel planning and wavelength management concepts.
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and routing policy design.
  • Knowledge of multi-domain network architectures and interconnection models, including REN and ISP peering.
  • Skill in Unix/Linux system administration, including configuration and management of DNS (BIND), web servers (e.g., Apache), databases (e.g., MySQL), backups, and software package management.
  • Skill in Cacti and EXFO OTDRs, DWDM technologies, MPLS Virtual Leased Line (VLL), Virtual Private LAN service (VPLS), Microsoft Windows Server, and VMWare.
  • Skill in programming or scripting using languages such as Perl, C/C++, and Unix shell scripting, including CGI scripting.
  • Ability to create and maintain web content using WordPress or similar content management systems.

Benefits
  • Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 16-17 holidays, 3 personal leave days, and paid family medical leave
  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA.
  • Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
  • Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families.
  • Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
  • Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland's largest credit union.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.

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