Remote Cloud and Storage Engineer

Description:

• CGS is seeking a Cloud and Storage Engineer to develop and implement full-scale Storage Area Network (SAN) architecture for a large EMC-based SAN infrastructure in support of a large federal agency.
• The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment and produce standards and implementation processes for storage configuration, optimization, replication, and storage security.
• The role involves developing and implementing SAN architecture for a complex, geographically dispersed solution, ranging from single servers to multi-tier, multi-platform solutions connected through fiber channel to multiple EMC Storage Arrays with petabytes of storage capacity.
• Responsibilities include defining strategic direction for the SAN and backup environment, designing and implementing customer storage requirements, and providing overall storage and backup capacity planning and utilization reporting.
• The engineer will troubleshoot complex SAN infrastructure issues, participate in executing scheduled maintenance and projects, and develop technical documentation and cost models.
• The position requires managing, maintaining, and developing the SAN infrastructure to ensure 24/7/365 uptime and architecting a private cloud environment.
• Professional experience with Gov Cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.) and hybrid cloud architectures is desired.
• Security-related tasks include documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing as required.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a relevant discipline is required, or eight (8) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Significant, direct experience in Dell EMC products such as OneFile System (OneFS), MDS SAN switches, storage arrays (Unity, Isilon, VNS, and Data Domain), and RecoverPoint is necessary.
• Candidates must have experience in developing and implementing SAN architecture and managing complex storage environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for SAN infrastructure issues are essential.
• The ability to produce technical documentation and cost models is required.
• Experience with cloud environments, particularly Gov Cloud and hybrid architectures, is preferred.

Benefits:

• CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance is provided to all employees.
• A 401k plan is available for retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses are offered.
• Employees receive paid time off and observance of state and federal holidays.