Storage Architect
28 days ago
Richmond
Job DescriptionAbout UsAGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future. The Storage Architect provides advanced technical expertise to a DoD storage team and supports develop of innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. The individual serves as a subject‐matter expert, guiding project teams and ensuring systems align with organizational and regulatory standards. They independently solve complex technical problems, support major projects, and help maintain a stable and efficient operational environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide advanced technical support, analysis, and guidance on complex infrastructure matters., • Serve as a technical expert to project teams, offering interpretation and solution alternatives., • Ensure hardware, operating systems, and software comply with organizational and regulatory requirements., • Document system specifications, project plans, configurations, and testing activities., • Contribute to research and development efforts that enhance infrastructure capabilities., • Lead or support major technical projects, applying creative and effective problem‐, • Identify and resolve operational issues within the existing environment., • Assign routine tasks to support staff and provide technical direction as needed., • Prepare and maintain documentation for system requirements, project plans, configurations, and testing processes., • Support research and development initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure functionality., • Take the lead or assist with significant technical projects, using innovative and practical problem‐solving approaches., • Diagnose and address operational problems within the current environment., • Delegate routine assignments to support staff and offer technical guidance when necessary., • Support storage system security, ensuring deployments and configurations adhere to DISA STIGs as well as DoD cybersecurity policies., • Coordinate the team's support for after-hours troubleshooting and incident response., • Provide storage, backup, and system administration., • Support on-premises and cloud-hosted environments., • Support management related tasks as required to include onboarding, offboarding, and compiling/reviewing status and progress reports. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience: • Required Experience:, • Two (2) years of experience in an advisory or managerial role supporting DoD or Federal enterprise infrastructure, including evaluating, integrating, and implementing enterprise‐level storage and backup software technologies., • Five (5) years of hands‐on experience with enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) management, including technologies such as Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, unified fabric, HBAs/CNAs, storage controllers, LUNs, RAID, and file sharing/NAS (Network Addressable Storage)., • Hands‐on experience managing enterprise hierarchical storage systems and operating enterprise backup and restore services using tools such as Veritas NetBackup., • Three (3) years of hands‐on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems., • Required Certifications:, • DoD 8570 IAT II Certification, • Must also have one of the following Computing Environment certifications:, • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, • Hitachi Data Systems Qualified Professional Storage Administration, • Dell Certified Associate Information Storage and Management, • NetApp Certified Data Administrator (ONTAP), • NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator, • NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect, • NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer SAN Specialist (ONTAP), • NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer, • Veritas Certified Specialist Backup 10.x, • Required Security Clearance:, • Current DoD Top Secret Clearance Required, • Work Location:, • Must be able to work onsite full-time at one of the following client locations:, • MI: Battle Creek, • OH: Columbus, Dayton, • VA: Fort Belvoir, Richmond, • UT: Hill AFB (Ogden), • PA: New Cumberland, Philadelphia, PA, • CA: Tracy Preferred Qualifications: • DoD 8570 IAT III Certification Work Environment and Physical Demand: • Must be able to work in a network closet and sit a computer desk for long periods of time., • Must be able to lift between 35-40lbs to shoulder height multiple times a day. Compensation: $105,000+ 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.