Senior Network/Storage Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.
Active TS/SCI w/CI POLY clearance required for this position.
SOC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network/Storage Engineer to support a mission-critical federal customer in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. This position requires in-depth experience with Dell enterprise hardware, Dell tools, servers, network-attached storage (NAS), storage area networks (SANs), and VMware virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise-class data center infrastructure in a secure, high-availability environment.
During the residency service, Services personnel may perform the following over the duration of the engagement:
- Assist with architectural planning of deployments of hardware and software across multiple sites
- Assist with Documentation and diagram creation of all Dell gear
- Support the implementation and development of security suggestion and guidelines and compliance with DISA STIGs of Dell Technologies applicable solutions.
- Assist with the management of inventory and warranty information with the use of tools such as OME.
- Dell Data Domain / Data Domain Virtual Edition, and PowerProtect Data Manager knowledge
- Installation and configuration of Dell Power Protect, DataDomain, and DataDomain Virtual Edition (DDVE)
- Maintenance, patching, and upgrades Dell Power Protect, DataDomain, and DataDomain Virtual Edition (DDVE)
- Assist with integrations such as VMware
- Assist with backup agent installations
- PowerProtect Data Manager management
- Servers Management Maintenance Upgrades / iDRAC / OME / Storage
- Installation and configuration of Dell Servers
- Configuration of server iDRAC
- Maintenance and upgrades of Dell Servers and Idrac
- Troubleshoot and diagnose Dell Hardware and remediate and if necessary, replace hardware
- Installation, management, and upgrade of Dell Open Manage Enterprise
- Enterprise management of firmware for Dell Servers
- Assist with the packaging of firmware through Repository Manager for use with servers
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in network and storage engineering roles
- Strong expertise with Dell enterprise products, including servers and Dell storage arrays
- Proficiency in VMware virtualization platforms, such as vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
- Experience with SAN/NAS technologies and protocols (e.g., iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB/CIFS)
- Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions and best practices
- Experience working in federal or DoD environments, with knowledge of compliance standards and secure configurations
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dell or VMware certifications (e.g., VMware VCP, Dell EMC Certified)
- Experience with automation/scripting tools (PowerShell, Python)
- Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., VxRail)
- Knowledge of network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Estimated Min Rate: $100.00
Estimated Max Rate: $125.00 |
SOC LLC
Jul 17, 2025