Job-type: 6 month contract to hire
Location: D.C., 3 days on-site.
Our client is seeking a Enterprise System Administrator (On-Prem/Cloud). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and maintenance of both on-premises and cloud-based storage systems. This role involves ensuring the data availability, reliability, security, and performance across a hybrid storage environment, which integrates traditional enterprise storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS) with cloud storage platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). The administrator will manage the day-to-day operations, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure efficient data storage across the DOJ IT operating environment.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain and monitor enterprise storage systems, including SAN (Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), and cloud-based storage solutions.
- Oversee the integration and management of on-premises resources in platforms such as Dell VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure, VmWare vShpere and cloud storage platforms to create a unified hybrid storage infrastructure.
- Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching on storage systems to ensure they are secure, stable, and performing optimally.
- Manage cloud storage resources in platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, including tasks such as provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.
- Ensure efficient data transfers between on-premises storage and cloud storage services, using tools such as Azure Storage Sync, Azure Blob Storage, Azure NetApp Files or other hybrid cloud connectors.
- Implement cost-optimization strategies for cloud storage, ensuring that storage usage aligns with DOJ business needs while minimizing expenses.
- Monitor storage systems using enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., System Center Operations Manager, Azure Monitor, VMWare vSphere, Cohesity) to ensure optimal performance and capacity utilization.
- Monitor storage capacity and usage trends across both local and cloud environments, ensuring sufficient resources are available for future growth.
- Document backup schedules, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery plans for all hybrid storage systems.
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 3-5 years of experience in enterprise storage administration and cloud storage platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- U.S.Citizenship is required.
- Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
- Proficiency in managing storage systems from vendors such as Dell EMC, VxRail, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, VMWare, vSphere, NetApp, HPE, or Pure Storage.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud storage integration tools such as Azure Blob Storage, Azure NetApp Files and Cohesity Cloud storage
- Hands-on experience with enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery planning