TITLE: Powerscale Network Attached Storage (NAS) Engineer
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL (up to 4 days onsite)
ANTICIPATED DURATION: Contract to Hire (Base pay, bonus with avg payout 150%+++, pension, 401K match, PTO, medical benefits, etc/!!
Rate: $50-60/hr W2 only – no C2C
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Attached Storage (NAS) Engineer to join our infrastructure team. This role is responsible for designing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise file storage solutions, with a strong focus on Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon) and Microsoft-based environments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a strong operational mindset, and experience supporting mission-critical storage platforms in complex enterprise environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support enterprise NAS solutions with hands-on experience in Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon).
- Provide direct support for specific applications with dedicated NAS infrastructure.
- Administer and optimize PowerScale architecture, including node layout, quotas, snapshots, and services.
- Manage data replication and disaster recovery, including SyncIQ operations and DR failover.
- Support SMB and NFS protocols across Windows and Linux environments.
- Administer Active Directory-integrated file services.
- Manage NTFS, share permissions, ACLs, GPOs, and group-based access.
- Support DFS and DNS related to file access and application dependencies.
- Execute file migrations using tools such as Robocopy.
- Resolve complex Linux-to-Windows permission mappings (e.g., Documentum).
- Fulfill compliance and legal access requests.
- Use PowerShell and command-line tools for automation and troubleshooting.
Requirements:
- Experience supporting enterprise NAS platforms, preferably Dell EMC PowerScale (Isilon).
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft server technologies and file services.
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory and access control models.
- Proficiency with SMB and NFS protocols.
- Experience using PowerShell and command-line tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $50.00 to $60.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
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