Cloud Modernization Storage Engineer

SAIC is seeking a skilled Cloud Modernization Storage Engineer to join our innovative team in Charlottesville, VA to help drive cloud transformation initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud storage solutions to support our organization's digital transformation.

Relocation Assistance and Sign On Bonus available.

Job Duties:

• Monitor and analyze storage performance, implementing optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement and manage data backup, recovery, and archival strategies in the cloud.
• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud storage architectures, processes, and best practices.
• Migrate and modernize on-premises storage to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NAS protocols and solutions.
• Create and configure volumes, disk shelves, and RAID groups.
• Oversee storage allocation, manage space, and implement replication strategies.
• Install, operate, and maintain network and storage appliances.
• Develop new standards and procedures for end-user and internal interface development.
• Install patches and perform system updates.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree and (14) fourteen years of relevant experience; 4 years of additional experience may be substituted for degree.

Required Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance (US Citizenship required).

Required Certification:

• IAT / IAM Level II Certification (Security+) with Computing Environment (CE) certification.

Required Skills:

• At least 8 years professional experience in an Information technology related field.
• Experience with NetApp, VMware vSphere & IP based storage technologies.
• Experience with routers, switches, patch panels, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software.
• Knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications.
• Knowledge of cloud storage solutions and technologies (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, etc.).
• Experience with cloud migration projects and data management strategies.
• Understanding of networking, security, and data protection principles in a cloud environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in Storage Area Network (SAN) administration and support.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.