Agile-defense
Principal Systems Engineer Storage
On-site
Full Time
#Digital Transformation
#Engineering
#Administration
#Windows Server
#Active Directory
#Fiber
#VMWare
#Storage
#Data Migration
Agile-defense is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer Storage
Full TimeSeniorOn-siteUnited StatesDigital TransformationEngineeringAdministrationWindows ServerActive DirectoryFiberVMWareStorageData MigrationEnglish
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition: 1241
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Storage)
Location: Pocatello ID, Clarksburg WV, or Huntsville AL (on site 5x per week)
Clearance Level: Active TS Required, must be able to maintain CI Polygraph
Non-Employee Referral Bonus Eligible: $2,000
Principal Systems Engineer III (Storage)
In this Storage Administration role, you will be responsible for design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, addressing interoperability issues, not only of the base storage system, but for all features, components, and application dependencies - to include Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), local disk, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, etc.
Position requirements and duties of the Principal Systems Engineer III (Storage and Backup):
•Supporting highly available enterprise grade storage arrays and storage networking equipment.
•NAS/file storage protocols such as SMB/CIFS, NFS v3 and v4.
•ISCSI and/or Fiber Channel Fabric connections to switches and arrays.
•Functional knowledge and experience with Windows Server operating system and Active Directory/LDAP/DNS/NTP/Kerberos - specifically how these affect network file system storage access in Windows.
•Windows NTFS security settings, Windows ACLs, VSS snapshots.
•POSIX OS ACLs/mode-bits as it pertains to file system permissions.
•Managing Windows Distributed File System (DFS) for SMB HA.
•Experience with file-based data migrations utilizing applications like Robocopy and rsync.
•Methodical approach to change execution and implementation to avoid risk and downtime in an enterprise environment.
•Understanding of storage concepts like RAID, hard disk technology, disk/device tiering (HSM), disk cache, compression, data-deduplication, replication, snapshots, and host multipathing.
•Understanding of block, file, and object-based storage as well as their appropriate use cases.
•Familiarity with virtualization, VMFS, vVols, specifically VMware VCenter/vSphere/vSAN as it pertains to thin provisioning storage and data reduction techniques.
•Experience with any of the following is a plus: Cohesity, Pure Storage FlashArray or FlashBlade, DellEMC, object protocols (S3), Dell Compellent, Dell Powerstore, Western Digital Intelliflash, NetApp, EMC VNX, Isilon, Hitachi Arrays and Hitachi Command Suite.
•The Contractor shall integrate systems with Windows and Linux as it applies to core service dependencies. Engineer and implement solutions for multi factor authentication with FBI standardized software and hardware.
•The Contractor shall document system configurations to include passwords, access controls, version number, and revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory to include hostnames, TCP/IP addresses, number of processors, and number of cores, memory, and license keys.
•The Contractor shall continually transition knowledge to the Government staff through training and assistance on how to use the technology using industry best practices.
•The Contractor shall provide real-time reporting of storage provisioned and utilized resources to include performance metrics for tape and disk space consumption, storage availability, performance, and trends.
Experience/Education requirements for the Principal Systems Engineer III (Storage and Backup):
•10+ years of storage related experience.
•Must have active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI-CI Poly eligibility.
•Advanced mainstream storage vendor certification preferred.
•Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•Experience managing and maintaining mainframe storage systems using the FICON (Fiber Channel Connection) protocol is highly preferred.
Environmental Conditions:
Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support data updates. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Possible to lift 50+lb hardware during setup in teams. The onsite working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work onsite is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Physical Requirements:
Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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