EDSS Senior Storage Systems Engineer- 3622927

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking an Enterprise Data Storage Systems (EDSS) Senior Storage Systems Engineer to support a government customer in Manassas, VA and Washington, DC. 

• →Enterprise SAN/NAS storage architecture, design, administration, implementation, operations, and support across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, private, and public cloud environments.
• →Enterprise-level NetApp, Pure Storage systems/arrays, Microsoft File NAS, Cisco MDS SAN switches, and other SAN/NAS storage platforms.
• →Expert knowledge of Microsoft File NAS, including managing, modifying, applying, and troubleshooting share permissions, Windows NTFS folder and file permissions, ACLs, and access for Active Directory groups and users.
• →Configuring data protection and recovery technologies, including replication between on-premises and cloud environments, array snapshots, active clusters, metro clusters, Commvault, and IntelliSnap.

• Performing SAN and NAS file storage and share implementation, administration, and operations support, including provisioning, zoning, reclamation, and related storage changes.
• Configuring and supporting cloud and hybrid storage services, including Azure/AWS S3 connectivity, cloud tiering, AWS FSxN, S3, EBS, EFS, NetApp Console, Trident, and integration with on-premises storage arrays.
• Installing, administering, and supporting Cisco MDS 9000 Multilayer SAN switches in Core-Edge environments, including Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, Fabric Manager, and Device Manager.
• Deploying observability and monitoring tools and preparing customized storage performance and capacity reports for leadership and customers.
• Implementing Zero Trust security, system hardening, data and system security controls, user and system event auditing, data classification, and storage system alerts.
• Automating storage administration tasks and jobs using AI, PowerShell, Ansible, templates, shell scripts, CI/CD, and GitLab workflows.

• Programming and scripting experience with PowerShell, Power BI, shell scripting, Python, JSON, YAML, application and web development tools, and Microsoft Office automation products, including Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve SAN and NAS storage problems in a data center environment.

• Fibre Channel SAN and NAS storage technologies, including NVMe-oF, NVMe, NVMe/TCP, FCoE, FCIP, FC Block, iSCSI, object storage, file storage, and related connectivity methods.
• VMware ESX clusters, vSphere, vCenter, Red Hat OpenShift, Windows Server HBA connectivity, multipathing, and integration with enterprise storage systems.
• Server infrastructure and operating systems, including Dell and HP blade frames, chassis, virtual interconnect switch hardware, network connectivity to SAN storage, Red Hat Linux, and Windows Server administration.
• Data center layouts, designs, fiber cable management, and Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 data center networking.
• AWS cloud products, architectures, building blocks, and connectivity in hybrid, private, and public cloud environments.
• Active Directory, DFS, Group Policies, access control, and enterprise file permission structures.
• Working knowledge of container technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, persistent storage, storage classes, PVs, PVCs, and CSI for Kubernetes containerized applications using block, file, and object storage.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with client staff, senior staff, system owners, technical teams, and non-technical users, including preparation of clear technical documentation.
• Excellent time management, organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage or support multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, work independently or as part of a team, perform under pressure and tight deadlines, and demonstrate initiative as a self-starter.

• Certification in storage and cloud technologies is a plus.

Full-Time Salary Range: $145k - $160k

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.