Systems Engineer (Cloud) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor and report on existing data restore and disaster recovery capabilities for both on-premise and cloud environments. Provide recommendations on process improvement/efficiencies. Coordinate/perform/document Disaster Recovery (DR) failovers within DLA cloud environments. Ensure high availability and performance expectations of critical enterprise applications/systems operating within the cloud environment. Develop, integrate, and oversee storage arrays, fiber switches, and associated components. Maintain and oversee data backup solutions to ensure mission objective are met for both on-premise and cloud environments. Research, build, and implement file sharing technologies to meet customer requirements. Troubleshoot and advise on advanced storage issues/deficiencies in relation to both on-premise and cloud technologies. Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance. Perform storage analysis, capacity planning, and performance planning of storage components. Author/document policies and procedures to support the operational storage environment and participate in the design and ongoing refinement of procedures and policies. Prepare reports on storage administration best practices, new technologies, etc., and recommend enhancements and configuration changes to improve and optimize existing storage technologies. Minimum Experience: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) years of overall professional experience in the engineering field. This includes evaluating, manufacturing, and integrating enterprise-level storage and backup software technologies. Three (3) years of hands-on experience managing hybrid storage infrastructure (Azure cloud and/or Amazon Web Services). Two (2) 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 products such as Veritas NetBackup, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Backup, or Microsoft Azure Recovery Services/Site Recovery. Two (2) years hands-on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems. Sensitivity Level: IT-I - Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI) Clearance: SECRET 8140/8570 IA Level: IAT-II Computing Environment Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator, NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect, NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency Enterprise Storage Management and Support Services Task Order. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: One of the following DLA Facilities -
Tracy, CA Battle Creek, MI Columbus, OH Dayton, OH New Cumberland, PA Philadelphia, PA Fort Belvoir, VA Richmond, VA Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Medium
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Less than 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE Citizenship: US Citizen Clearance requirement: Secret, IT-I - Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/SSBI) OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact for assistance.

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