DSA ยท 1 day ago
Storage Engineer
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Storage Engineer to support the design, administration, and sustainment of enterprise storage solutions in a secure environment. The engineer will manage NetApp ONTAP systems and collaborate with various teams to maintain and modernize storage infrastructure while implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies.
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Responsibilities
Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage systems supporting mission and enterprise workloads
Design, implement, and manage SAN/NAS environments, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI zoning, provisioning, and multipathing
Integrate and optimize storage for VMware ESXi environments, including datastore provisioning and performance tuning
Monitor and analyze storage performance, latency, and utilization to ensure reliability and efficiency
Configure and manage replication, snapshot, and backup operations
Conduct capacity planning, forecasting, and lifecycle management for storage infrastructure
Automate provisioning and reporting using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible to improve operational consistency
Apply and maintain security baselines and STIG compliance for all storage systems
Document architectures, configurations, and operational procedures to support sustainment and security audits
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex storage or virtualization issues in collaboration with other teams
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
TS/SCI Clearance
DoD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II Certification
Minimum 4 years of experience in enterprise storage engineering or administration
Hands on experience with NetApp ONTAP storage systems, including provisioning, clustering, and replication
Strong understanding of SAN design and Fibre Channel/iSCSI connectivity
Experience integrating storage with VMware vSphere/ESXi environments
Proven ability to troubleshoot performance, replication, and access issues across storage and virtualization layers
Familiarity with NFS, CIFS/SMB, and iSCSI protocols and multipathing concepts
Experience in capacity planning and storage optimization
Scripting ability using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible for automation and reporting
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred
NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE) certification
Experience with backup and disaster recovery tools (SnapCenter, Commvault, Veeam)
Familiarity with OnCommand System Manager, or equivalent monitoring platforms
Exposure to hybrid or cloud connected NetApp environments (Cloud Volumes ONTAP, FSx for ONTAP)
Working knowledge of STIGs, RMF compliance, and DoD network security policies
Prior experience supporting mission, intelligence, or secure enterprise environments