Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to support a government customer in Washington, DC.With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services supporting U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies, as well as Fortune 1000 companies.Are you looking for a company that cares and offers growth opportunities? Experience a family-oriented environment where your passions are supported. We hold many Defense & Federal government contracts worldwide, offering new challenges, collaborative environments, and professional growth. Our employees are our most valued asset, and we invest in their success with competitive benefits, salaries, bonuses, and global opportunities.Why Should You Be Interested?Full-time, direct hire positionCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsMid-sized company with growth potentialPosition Title: Senior Storage EngineerLocation: Full-time, on-site in the Capital Region (with flexibility for remote candidates who can travel onsite periodically). Local candidates preferred for regular onsite visits.Daily Responsibilities:Maintain and support enterprise data storage systems, ensuring Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR).Design, deploy, and administer secure storage infrastructure.Manage storage deployment, configuration, and performance optimization.Collaborate with management, project teams, and vendors, providing updates and support.Recommend and implement storage solutions based on business needs.Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Evaluate and enhance hardware/software and enterprise storage systems.Conduct proof-of-concept tests, validations, and generate reports.Configure and support data protection, disaster recovery, and migration strategies.Deploy and monitor storage tools, integrating third-party solutions with NetApp and Pure SAN/NAS systems.Analyze and troubleshoot security events, logs, and performance issues.Assess and mitigate security threats and technical risks.Develop technical documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and change management plans.Provide training, knowledge transfer, and roadmap presentations.Perform performance and capacity planning, generating reports and insights.Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and weekend maintenance.Minimum Experience:7+ years in SAN/NAS Storage Administration and Engineering.Extensive experience managing enterprise storage in complex data centers.Education/Certifications:Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.Certifications such as NCDA, CCNP Data Center, AWS Solutions Architect.Expertise Required:Design and support SAN, NAS, Object Storage with NVMe-oF, FCoE, FCIP, iSCSI, etc.Manage NetApp and Cisco MDS SAN systems.Support Microsoft File NAS, Active Directory, and cloud storage (AWS, Azure).Automate tasks with PowerShell, Ansible, Shell scripting.Implement Zero Trust security, storage hardening, and data policies.Monitor performance, generate reports, coordinate with teams and vendors.Ensure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.Maintain documentation, SOPs, and provide training.Desirable Skills:Knowledge of VMware, Red Hat Linux, Windows Servers, Data Center networking, Cloud architectures, Kubernetes, and storage classes.Clearance:Security/background check required; ability to obtain Secret clearance.Salary Range: $145k - $160k annually. Salaries depend on skills, experience, and market factors.Computer Technologies Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr