Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator

About Us

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications from multiple vendors including Pure, NetApp, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Work Environment and Physical Demand:
• Must be able to work from a computer for extended hours in an office environment and be able to work from comm closets when/as needed.
• The projected salary range for this position is $110,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
• At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
• At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years hands-on experience with enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) management to include capabilities and technologies such as: Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) unified fabric, HBA/CNA (Host Bus Adapter/Converged Network Adapter), storage controllers, and LUN (Logical Unit Number), RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), and file sharing / NAS (Network Addressable Storage).􀯗 Hands-on experience with enterprise hierarchical storage system management; operation of enterprise backup/restore services, using software such as Veritas NetBackup.
• Two (2) years hands-on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems.
• Top Secret Clearance or Secret Clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Must have a compliant DoD 8570 IAT II Certification such as CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
• AWS CSA Associate
• AWS CSA Professional
• GIAC GDSA
• MC: Azure AA
• MC: Azure SAE
• NetApp Certified Data Administrator
• NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer
• NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect
• NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator
• NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAP
• NetApp Certified Technology Associate
• Pure Certified Data Storage Associate
• Pure Certified FlashArrayTM Implementation Specialist
• Veritas Certified Specialist - NetBackup.
• Columbus, OH
• Dayton, OH
• Hill AFB, Utah
• Richmond, VA
• Tracy, CA.

Responsibilities

• Include:
• Performs engineering work concerned with the analysis, planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading of Storage Area Network (SAN) systems at an Enterprise level.
• Performs various tests and documents results.
• Administers and maintains Enterprise SAN.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting of all SAN components.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of all SAN components and provides experience and input to support the Government for the acquisition of SAN related hardware and software.
• Configures and administers storage arrays, fiber switches, and associated components.
• Manages configuration and administration of data restore, disaster recovery, and backup clients/servers.
• Configures and administers file sharing on NAS devices over various communications protocols (e.g., CIFS, NFS, and SMB).
• Maintains storage aspects of new server integrations, storage allocation, and change management.
• Sets up procedures to consolidate data storage from different platforms, including Windows, UNIX, and Linux.
• Troubleshoots and fixes storage issues; performs routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
• Performs storage analysis, capacity planning, and performance planning of storage components.
• Documents operational procedures and participates in the design and ongoing refinement of storage policies.
• Prepares reports on best practices and new technologies to recommend enhancements and configuration changes.
• Experience:
• Three (3) years hands-on experience with enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) management to include capabilities and technologies such as: Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) unified fabric, HBA/CNA (Host Bus Adapter/Converged Network Adapter), storage controllers, and LUN (Logical Unit Number), RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), and file sharing / NAS (Network Addressable Storage).􀯗 Hands-on experience with enterprise hierarchical storage system management; operation of enterprise backup/restore services, using software such as Veritas NetBackup.
• Two (2) years hands-on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems.
• Clearance:
• Top Secret Clearance or Secret Clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
• Certifications:
• Must have a compliant DoD 8570 IAT II Certification such as CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
• Must also have one of the following current certifications:
• AWS CSA Associate
• AWS CSA Professional
• GIAC GDSA
• MC: Azure AA
• MC: Azure SAE
• NetApp Certified Data Administrator
• NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer
• NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect
• NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator
• NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAP
• NetApp Certified Technology Associate
• Pure Certified Data Storage Associate
• Pure Certified FlashArrayTM Implementation Specialist
• Veritas Certified Specialist - NetBackup.
• Location:
• Must reside within commutable distance of one of the following locations in order to work onsite full time:
• Columbus, OH
• Dayton, OH
• Hill AFB, Utah
• Richmond, VA
• Tracy, CA.