Sr Storage Engineer and Admin

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a skilled Storage and Backup Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust storage and backup solutions. This role requires a strong background in enterprise storage systems and comprehensive backup architectures using Commvault and other industry-leading backup technologies. This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable, efficient storage and backup architecture across both on-premises and cloud environments, with experience in Azure Cloud integration and optimization
• Extensive experience with Commvault for enterprise data protection, backup, and disaster recovery in both cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage platforms and virtualization technologies including VMware, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and Microsoft Hyper-V, supporting high-performance, resilient infrastructure deployments.
• Deep understanding of hybrid backup solutions, including cloud-based backup repositories such as Azure Blob Storage and AWS S3, for scalable, secure, and cost-effective data protection and archival.
• Expert in tuning and optimizing storage and backup environments, improving performance, reducing backup windows, minimizing latency, and maximizing resource utilization.
• Strong knowledge of storage networking protocols such as Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS, ensuring reliable and high-speed data access across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology with 12+ years of experience or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise storage platforms, with preference for HPE, Pure Storage, and NetApp storage systems.
• Proven ability to implement and manage Commvault or other enterprise backup solutions (Veeam, Rubrik, Veritas) in hybrid cloud/on-premises environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot storage and backup performance issues.
• Architect and deploy scalable storage and backup systems across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage and backup-related issues in complex network environments.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with multiple storage vendor platforms, particularly HPE, Pure Storage, and NetApp.
• Familiarity with cloud object storage including AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage for backup repositories.
• Experience with alternative backup solutions such as Veeam, Rubrik, or Veritas NetBackup.
• Skilled in Agile methodologies and proficient with project management tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira, enabling iterative delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor and optimize storage and backup performance, availability, and reliability.

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Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.