Cloud Modernization Storage Engineer

About the position

DSA is looking to hire a Cloud Modernization Storage Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to work on-site in Charlottesville, VA at the NGIC. The Cloud Storage Engineer will play a crucial role in driving customer service and digital modernization objectives for the intelligence analysis teams that support Army G-2. The services and solutions provided by this role will have a direct impact on the speed and scale of intelligence delivery to the warfighter, ensuring that critical data is accessible and secure. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing storage performance, implementing optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The role involves implementing and managing data backup, recovery, and archival strategies in the cloud, ensuring that data security and compliance with industry standards and regulations are maintained. The engineer will also create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud storage architectures, processes, and best practices, which is essential for maintaining operational integrity and facilitating knowledge transfer within the team. Additionally, the Cloud Storage Engineer will be tasked with migrating and modernizing on-premises storage to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance during the transition. This includes configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting NAS protocols and solutions, overseeing storage allocation, managing space, and implementing replication strategies. The engineer will also be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining network and storage appliances, as well as developing new standards and procedures for end-user and internal interface development. Regular installation of patches and system updates will also be part of the responsibilities to ensure that systems remain secure and up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze storage performance, implementing optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement and manage data backup, recovery, and archival strategies in the cloud.
• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud storage architectures, processes, and best practices.
• Migrate and modernize on-premises storage to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NAS protocols and solutions.
• Create and configure volumes, disk shelves, and RAID groups.
• Oversee storage allocation, manage space, and implement replication strategies.
• Install, operate, and maintain network and storage appliances.
• Develop new standards and procedures for end-user and internal interface development.
• Install patches and perform system updates.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
• IAT / IAM Level II Certification (Security+) with Computing Environment (CE) certification
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Professional experience may be substituted for degree)
• At least 8 years professional experience in an Information technology related field.
• Experience with VMware vSphere & IP based storage technologies.
• Experience with routers, switches, patch panels, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software.
• Knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications.
• Knowledge of cloud storage solutions and technologies (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, etc.).
• Experience with cloud migration projects and data management strategies.
• Understanding of networking, security, and data protection principles in a cloud environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in Storage Area Network (SAN) administration and support.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation