Storage Engineer

****This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI)

***Because an active clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required***

Role Overview

Provide operational leadership for enterprise storage and backup platforms supporting hybrid and cloud-enabled environments. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, highly available, and compliant data protection solutions while serving as a technical lead within a mission-critical organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of enterprise backup and storage platforms, including hybrid-cloud data protection solutions, SAN/NAS technologies, and software-defined storage.
• Design, implement, and sustain secure storage and backup environments aligned with DoD security standards and regulatory requirements (including STIGs and FIPS).
• Develop and maintain automation for monitoring, maintenance, and routine operational tasks to support 24x7 availability and rapid incident response.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders to execute disaster recovery strategies and continuity of operations plans.
• Lead capacity forecasting, system lifecycle management, and configuration changes in accordance with ITIL/ITSM best practices.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for storage and backup-related issues and initiatives.

Technologies & Environment

• Enterprise Backup & Storage: NetBackup, Dell Unity, NetApp SAN/NAS
• Networking & Virtualization: Cisco MDS, Brocade Fibre Channel, VMware vSAN, NSX-T
• Operations & Monitoring: vRealize Operations
• Additional Capabilities: Tape library management, hybrid-cloud integration, automation and scripting
• Work Methodologies: Agile and traditional project delivery models

Clearance & Certifications

• Active SECRET security clearance
• IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)

Required Skills

• Enterprise storage architecture and operations
• NetApp SAN/NAS platforms
• Backup and recovery solutions (NetBackup preferred)
• Disaster recovery planning and execution
• Cloud storage experience (Azure and/or AWS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of IT experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience
• Strong in disaster recovery and data protection in classified or regulated environments
• Experience supporting or interfacing with government customers and contractor teams
• Ability to operate independently as the technical authority on the team

Experience Level

• Lead

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $56.20 - $80.29/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.