Storage Solutions Architect

$113,200 - $200,300/Yr

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility - Newport News, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Newport News, VA

About the position

The Storage Solutions Architect at Jefferson Lab is responsible for designing and managing high-performance storage solutions to support various scientific programs. This role involves coordinating with laboratory staff and stakeholders to ensure the effective operation of storage systems, participating in long-term planning for computing infrastructure, and contributing to the development of a new facility with a large user base. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of advanced science.

Responsibilities

• Architect high performance and high throughput storage solutions with high availability.
• Participate in long-term planning for lab computing infrastructure.
• Research and recommend leading storage solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate group projects involving developers, system administrators, and network staff.
• Utilize trends and monitoring data to tune storage systems.
• Produce written documentation for diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience with the architecture and management of large storage systems.
• Expert knowledge of Linux System administration.
• Expert knowledge of parallel and distributed filesystems.
• Expert knowledge of Tape-based storage technology.
• Experience with grid tools such as XRootD, CVMFS, and HTCondor.
• Knowledge of Networking including InfiniBand and Ethernet as they pertain to storage systems.
• Demonstrated experience in python and shell scripting.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in computer science, information systems, or other relevant IT field.
• 6+ years of experience in developing, deploying, and testing high performance computing software solutions.
• Experience in leading teams on medium to large scale complex projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs