Storage Solutions Engineer

Storage Solutions Engineer
Engineer Step 1
Schriever Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Storage Solutions Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Storage Solutions, Linux or Windows servers, workstation and peripheral
  configurations in a virtualized environment
  * Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently
  * Track storage performance, identify performance issues, and implement optimization strategies to ensure maximum
  throughput and reliability.
  * Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify
  problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
  * Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed
  * Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting
  efforts
  * Perform storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and evolving business requirements.
  * Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
  * Communicate with storage and server hardware and software vendors as required
  * Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed
  * Maintain procedures for the delivery of backup materials to recovery facilities/sites.
  * Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

Salary: This position is expected to pay $107,700 - $132,700 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • HS Diploma (or GED) and 12 years of general experience
  • OR Associate degree and 10 years of general experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree and 8 years of general experience
  • OR Master's degree and 6 years of general experience
• Must have 7 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual
  machines, and troubleshooting
• Must have 1 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have strong knowledge of storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup solutions.
• Must have familiarity with storage management tools (e.g. 3PAR, Nimble, NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM, etc.)
• Must have experience with storage protocols (e.g. iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB)
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex storage related issues
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware
• Must have administration experience on RHEL 7 and 8 using Command Line Interface
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with NetApp and or Veeam Storage solutions
• Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
• Have knowledge of HPE Alletra 5000, 6000, 9000 series of storage solutions
• Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required clearance level.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ