Storage Subject Matter Expert

EnDepth Solutions is seeking an experienced Storage Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a mission-critical government program in Laurel MD. This role will serve as the technical lead for enterprise storage backup virtualization and supporting Linux infrastructure. The selected candidate will provide expert-level administration of NetApp storage systems VMware environments and backup platforms while ensuring security compliance system performance and operational availability across highly secure environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise in enterprise storage architecture data protection Linux administration and virtualization technologies along with the ability to independently solve complex technical challenges and guide infrastructure modernization efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead administrator and technical SME for enterprise NetApp storage environments supporting multiple systems.
• Provision and manage storage resources including LUNs NFS exports CIFS shares and iSCSI mappings.
• Install configure administer and maintain NetApp systems including FAS8600 AF200 and AF250 platforms.
• Coordinate with VMware administrators to provision storage resources for VMware ESXi / vCenter datastores.
• Manage snapshots cloning restores replication and storage migration efforts.
• Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup appliances backup schedules policies and reporting.
• Troubleshoot backup failures and ensure successful recovery operations.
• Perform ONTAP upgrades firmware updates lifecycle maintenance and patch management.
• Monitor system health performance capacity and proactively remediate issues.
• Support Linux (RHEL) systems administration including storage mounts interface management patching and troubleshooting.
• Apply security hardening in accordance with DISA STIGs system security policies and vulnerability remediation requirements.
• Support disaster recovery planning testing and system recovery efforts.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions using Bash or similar tools.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and complete projects with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Expert experience administering NetApp storage systems in enterprise environments
• Strong VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter experience
• Experience managing Veritas NetBackup systems
• Strong Linux systems administration experience (RHEL preferred)
• Experience with storage migrations snapshots restores and backup operations
• Experience remediating vulnerabilities and maintaining secure environments
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Ability to operate independently and lead technical efforts

• Kubernetes (K8s) / containerized environments
• AWS Azure or similar cloud platforms
• GitLab or similar DevOps / source control tools
• Infrastructure automation and orchestration experience

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

• $225000 - $255000 based on experience certifications and clearance level.

• EnDepth offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision PTO paid holidays 401(k) and professional development opportunities.

• EnDepth Solutions is a trusted provider of cleared technical talent supporting mission-critical government programs across defense intelligence and federal agencies. We connect highly skilled professionals with impactful opportunities supporting national security missions.

• EnDepth Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status.