Senior Storage Engineer- Security Clearance

Position: Senior Storage Engineer- 3016729 with Security Clearance
Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to support a government customer in Washington, DC. With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, Dev Ops, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.

Our clients' employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide. Why Should You Be Interested ?
* Direct hire full-time position
* Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
* Mid-size company with room for growth Position Title :
Senior Storage Engineer Position Location :
This position is full time, on-site in the National Capital Region (undisclosed government client and/or Data Center facilities). This position requires the ability to work shifts to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, participate in an On-Call rotation and be available OnDemand to address technical problems and support weekend activities. Daily Responsibilities:
* Maintain and support enterprise data storage systems, ensuring Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR).
* Design, deploy, and administer a secure, intelligent storage infrastructure.
* Manage storage deployment, configuration, and administration, ensuring optimal performance.
* Collaborate with House Management, project teams, and vendors, providing project updates and support.
* Recommend/implement storage solutions to address business needs.
* Provide effective communication and customer support to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Plan, evaluate, and enhance hardware, software, and enterprise storage systems.
* Conduct proof-of-concept tests, validations, and generate completion reports.
* Configure, maintain, and support data protection, disaster recovery, and data migration strategies.
* Deploy and monitor storage infrastructure tools, integrating third-party solutions with Net App and Pure SAN/NAS systems.
* Analyze/troubleshoot security events, system logs, and performance issues.
* Proactively assess and mitigate security threats and technical risks.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and change management plans.
* Provide knowledge transfer, training sessions, and roadmap presentations.
* Conduct performance and capacity planning, generating reports and insights.
* Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and weekend maintenance activities. Required Years of Experience (min) :
* 7+ years of experience in SAN/NAS Storage Administration and Engineering.
* Extensive experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure in a complex data center environment. Required Degree/Certifications :
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
* Relevant certifications preferred, such as:
* Net App Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Data Center
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional Required Experience & Expertise in the following areas :
* Design, implement, and support SAN, NAS, and Object Storage environments using NVMe-oF, NVMeTCP, FCoE, FCIP, FC Block, iSCSI, and File storage.
* Maintain, administer, and optimize Net App enterprise storage systems and Cisco MDS SAN switches.
* Manage Microsoft File NAS, including NTFS permissions, ACLs, and Active Directory integration.
* Implement and support AWS and Azure hybrid cloud storage, including tiering and replication.
* Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco MDS 9000 SAN switches and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller.
* Automate storage administration tasks using Power Shell, Ansible, and Shell scripting.
* Develop and enforce Zero Trust security principles, storage hardening, and data protection policies.
* Monitor storage performance and generate reports and presentations on capacity, security, and performance metrics.
* Coordinate with internal teams,…