Storage Engineer

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Position Overview

ATEK Inc., a federal IT services contractor seeking a Storage Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure environments within a government customer setting. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational support of enterprise storage and cloud-based disaster recovery solutions across hybrid on-premises and AWS environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure high availability, data integrity, compliance, and continuity of operations (COOP) in accordance with federal standards and best practices.

This is a hybrid position supporting a federal customer based in Bethesda, MD.

Salary Range: $130 – 150K

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Dell PowerScale/Isilon including data protection via Dell DPS

• Administer and support NetApp storage systems

• Manage storage services utilizing CIFS/SMB and NFS protocols across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.

• Implement data protection and security controls, including encryption, backups, access controls, and replication, in alignment with federal security and compliance requirements.

• Support documentation efforts including architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational runbooks.

• Architect and implement cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) solutions that support business continuity, failover, and recovery objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, cybersecurity, and program management, to meet contract deliverables and service-level objectives (SLA).

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Dell Isilon / PowerScale (PowerScale certification highly preferred).

• 2+ years of experience with Dell Data Domain

• 2+ years of experience with Dell ECS

• Experience with Spectra Logic Black Pearl and StorCycle

• Experience with tape library (Spectra Logic preferred)

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certification.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with NetApp storage appliances.

• Bachelor’s degree, technical training, or equivalent experience with 3+ years of related enterprise storage experience.

2+ years of experience supporting Unix/Linux-based virtual machine environments.

• Strong understanding of data replication, backup, restore, and synchronization in hybrid cloud environments.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• U.S. citizenship or work authorization required per federal contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with AWS storage services, specifically NetApp ONTAP and Amazon FSx for NetApp (FSxN).

• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting disaster recovery (DR) solutions in AWS.

• Experience supporting federal IT environments and working under government compliance frameworks.

• Experience with high-availability clustered storage architectures and low-latency interconnects.

• Familiarity with continuity of operations (COOP) and disaster recovery planning.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation for government customers.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model (on-site and remote)

• Federal customer environment

• Fast-paced, compliance-driven operational setting

Candidates may use tools (including AI) for proofreading or formatting; however, using any tool to fabricate, exaggerate, or misrepresent qualifications, experience, or work product is not permitted. We may assess application materials for job-related technical depth, internal consistency, and demonstrated hands-on experience, including through follow-up questions, skills assessments, or reference checks.

Misrepresentation or falsification may result in removal from further consideration. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may request one.

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.