At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise enterprise storage systems in a dynamic data centre environment.
- Company: Join Zachary Piper Solutions, a leader in tech solutions for federal clients.
- Benefits: Earn $58-$69/hr with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).
- Other info: Fast interview process with feedback in 48 hours; great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring data availability and reliability in critical operations.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in storage administration with hands-on SAN/NAS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 69 - 69 £ per hour.
Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Storage Administrator to support a mission-critical data center environment for a federal customer on-site in Fort Belvoir, VA.
Responsibilities of the Storage Administrator:
- Administer and maintain enterprise SAN and NAS storage environments, including provisioning storage, managing LUNs and volumes, and monitoring capacity and performance.
- Configure and support RAID, snapshots, replication, and storage performance tuning activities.
- Troubleshoot storage connectivity, multipathing, performance bottlenecks, backup failures, and restore operations.
- Support Windows and Linux servers connected to enterprise storage platforms.
- Collaborate with systems, network, database, backup, and cybersecurity teams to ensure storage availability and reliability.
- Perform storage upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities in accordance with change management processes.
- Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled maintenance windows.
- Develop automation solutions to improve storage administration and operational efficiency.
Qualifications of the Storage Administrator:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience administering enterprise storage environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting SAN and/or NAS platforms, including NetApp storage solutions.
- Experience with storage provisioning, LUN and volume management, RAID configuration, snapshots, replication, and performance tuning.
- Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux servers with attached storage, including multipathing and file system management.
- Experience with backup and recovery technologies such as Rubrik, Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup, Cohesity, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of storage monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Active Security+ Certification required.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications of the Storage Administrator:
- Experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or vendor-specific automation tools and APIs.
- Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.
- Exposure to cloud and hybrid storage environments, including AWS and Azure.
Compensation of the Storage Administrator:
$58.00 - $69.00/hr
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Federal Holidays.
Fast interview process with feedback typically provided within 48 hours.
Infrastructure Administrator - Enterprise Storage - 170807 in Newington employer: Piper Companies
Zachary Piper Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Fort Belvoir, VA, where you can make a significant impact by supporting mission-critical data center operations. With a strong focus on employee growth, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k), and a fast interview process, we foster a collaborative culture that values innovation and efficiency in storage administration. Join us to enhance your skills while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive atmosphere that prioritises both personal and professional development.
