A-TEK, Inc. · 1 day ago
Storage Engineer
A-TEK, Inc. is a federal IT services contractor seeking a Senior Enterprise Storage Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure environments within a government customer setting. This role involves designing, implementing, and providing operational support for enterprise storage and cloud-based disaster recovery solutions across hybrid on-premises and AWS environments.
Responsibilities
Administer and support enterprise storage platforms, including SAN, NAS, and DAS environments
Manage storage services utilizing CIFS/SMB and NFS protocols across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms
Design, deploy, and manage AWS storage solutions, including Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, Amazon EBS, Amazon S3, and related services
Lead the integration of on-premises NetApp storage systems with AWS FSx for NetApp, enabling secure, efficient data replication and synchronization
Architect and implement cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) solutions that support business continuity, failover, and recovery objectives
Monitor, manage, and optimize storage performance and capacity using NetApp OnCommand and BlueXP
Implement data protection and security controls, including encryption, backups, access controls, and replication, in alignment with federal security and compliance requirements
Support documentation efforts including architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational runbooks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, cybersecurity, and program management, to meet contract deliverables and service-level objectives (SLA)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, technical training, or equivalent experience with 5+ years of related enterprise storage experience
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certification
5+ years of hands-on experience with NetApp storage appliances
5+ years of experience with AWS storage services, specifically NetApp ONTAP and Amazon FSx for NetApp (FSxN)
7+ years of experience with Dell Isilon / PowerScale (PowerScale certification highly preferred)
3+ years of experience supporting Unix/Linux-based virtual machine environments
3+ years of experience with NFS and CIFS/SMB protocols
Demonstrated experience designing and supporting disaster recovery (DR) solutions in AWS
Strong understanding of data replication, backup, restore, and synchronization in hybrid cloud environments
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
U.S. citizenship or work authorization required per federal contract requirements
Preferred
Experience supporting federal IT environments and working under government compliance frameworks
Experience with high-availability clustered storage architectures and low-latency interconnects
Familiarity with continuity of operations (COOP) and disaster recovery planning
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation for government customers
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
A-TEK, Inc.
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Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-09
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