Sr. Storage Engineer

Storage Engineer

GDIT is looking for a Storage Engineer to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a forward-thinking innovator who brings deep curiosity for emerging technologies and a commitment to exploring how new digital capabilities can elevate human expertise rather than replace it. Our ideal candidate champions responsible experimentation, learns quickly from iteration, and approaches complex challenges with a critical, growth minded perspective that fuels continuous modernization and meaningful impact.

This is a HYBRID role - 3 days on customer site in Bethesda MD.

Responsibilities:

• Support SAN/NAS storage and backup environments
• Manages storage provisioning, backups, and recovery
• Performs storage troubleshooting and capacity tracking
• Updates storage documentation and baselines
• Data replication, synchronization, and backup/restore processes across hybrid cloud environments
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on storage best practices, backup, recovery, and DR procedures

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 years supporting SAN/NAS storage and backup environments;
• Experience with provisioning, replication, and performance checks;
• Skilled in storage documentation
• Experience with documentation, effectively sharing insights, and developing standard operating procedures
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect certification
• AWS Advanced Networking certification
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and application teams, to ensure storage architecture meets project requirements and organizational standards
• Hands-on experience with key AWS services, including S3, EC2, VPC, and Lambda, for automation and infrastructure management
• Strong knowledge of data replication, synchronization, and backup/restore processes across hybrid cloud environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate

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  Full benefits, wellness programs, 401K matching, competitive salary, and paid time off.
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