Overview
Skills
Job Details
Mandatory Skills
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File Systems: XFS, Lustre/GPFS/SephFS, NFS, EXT4 (etc.)
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Performance Testing: IOPS measurement, ability to write/evaluate test plans (e.g., node count vs. write capability)
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Hardware Configurations: RAID (0 10), Grid RAID, sharding, etc.
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Storage Networks: SAN, Ethernet, Infiniband, Slingshot (etc.)
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Storage Technologies: SSDs (Flash/NAND), RAID levels, interfaces (M.2, SATA, PCIe NVMe, etc.)
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Monitoring: Storage network, bus, and device monitoring skills
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Linux Skills: Fundamental commands and OS structure (directory listing, locations, command history, etc.)
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Programming: Python preferred (others acceptable)
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Architecture Knowledge: General computing system and CPU architecture (cache, cores, memory/storage controllers)
Experience Requirements
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Education/Experience Pathways:
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HS diploma + 19 yrs systems engineering
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Bachelor's in engineering/related field + 15 yrs
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Master's in engineering/related field + 13 yrs
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PhD in engineering/related field + 13 yrs
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Must have significant experience managing storage solutions (procurement, configuration, optimization)
Desirable Traits
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Familiarity with smart data
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Strong communication skills with government customers, technical staff, and executives
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Ability to cover ISO/IEC 15288 process areas across technical, project, enterprise, and agreement domains