Job Description

Senior Network/Storage Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Active TS/SCI w/CI POLY clearance required for this position.

SOC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network/Storage Engineer to support a mission-critical federal customer in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling . This position requires in-depth experience with Dell enterprise hardware , Dell tools , servers , network-attached storage (NAS) , storage area networks (SANs) , and VMware virtualization technologies . The ideal candidate will bring expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise-class data center infrastructure in a secure, high-availability environment.

During the residency service, Services personnel may perform the following over the duration of the engagement:

• Assist with architectural planning of deployments of hardware and software across multiple sites


• Assist with Documentation and diagram creation of all Dell gear


• Support the implementation and development of security suggestion and guidelines and compliance with DISA STIGs of Dell Technologies applicable solutions.


• Assist with the management of inventory and warranty information with the use of tools such as OME.


• Dell Data Domain / Data Domain Virtual Edition, and PowerProtect Data Manager knowledge


• Installation and configuration of Dell Power Protect, DataDomain, and DataDomain Virtual Edition (DDVE)


• Maintenance, patching, and upgrades Dell Power Protect, DataDomain, and DataDomain Virtual Edition (DDVE)


• Assist with integrations such as VMware


• Assist with backup agent installations


• PowerProtect Data Manager management


• Servers Management Maintenance Upgrades / iDRAC / OME / Storage


• Installation and configuration of Dell Servers


• Configuration of server iDRAC


• Maintenance and upgrades of Dell Servers and Idrac


• Troubleshoot and diagnose Dell Hardware and remediate and if necessary, replace hardware


• Installation, management, and upgrade of Dell Open Manage Enterprise


• Enterprise management of firmware for Dell Servers


• Assist with the packaging of firmware through Repository Manager for use with servers

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 7+ years of hands-on experience in network and storage engineering roles


• Strong expertise with Dell enterprise products , including servers and Dell storage arrays


• Proficiency in VMware virtualization platforms , such as vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi


• Experience with SAN/NAS technologies and protocols (e.g., iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB/CIFS)


• Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions and best practices


• Experience working in federal or DoD environments , with knowledge of compliance standards and secure configurations


• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dell or VMware certifications (e.g., VMware VCP , Dell EMC Certified )


• Experience with automation/scripting tools (PowerShell, Python)


• Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., VxRail )


• Knowledge of network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Estimated Min Rate : $100.00

Estimated Max Rate : $125.00
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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors,

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