Req ID: RQ189260
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)
Job Family: Cloud
Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS),Cloud Architectures,Cloud Computing,Cloud Development,Cloud Storage
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
Job Description:
GDIT is seeking a Cloud Storage Engineer to support the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). In this role, you will be part of a team of system administrators / engineers responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and supporting the physical and cloud infrastructure of the institute's data centers.
You will work closely with internal operational teams to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of virtual and physical environments. This role is crucial in our efforts to build a resilient, cloud-based Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy. The successful candidate will bring expertise in designing, deploying, and managing storage solutions that align with NIAID's business continuity and data protection requirements.
Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
How a Cloud Storage Engineer Will Make an Impact:
Design and deploy AWS-based storage solutions leveraging FSx for NetApp ONTAP, Amazon EBS, S3, and other AWS services to support scalable and secure data management
Lead the integration of on-premises NetApp systems with AWS FSxN, optimizing data transfer and synchronization
Create and implement cloud DR strategies using AWS and NetApp technologies to enable robust data protection, rapid failover, and seamless recovery in the event of disruptions
Analyze, monitor, and optimize storage costs in the cloud, ensuring efficient data use and recommending optimizations
Develop automation scripts to manage storage capacity, implement best practices for cost-effective data storage, and ensure proper data lifecycle management
Implement security policies and data protection mechanisms, such as encryption, backup, and access control, to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards
Conduct regular audits and assessments of storage solutions to align with regulatory requirements.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
Required Experience: Minimum of five years of related experience
Required Technical Skills:
Minimum of five years of experience in AWS storage solutions, particularly with NetApp ONTAP and Amazon FSx for NetApp (FSxN)
Must have AWS Certification(s) in Storage or Solutions Architect
Must have Hybrid Cloud Administrator, Hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer, or Hybrid Cloud Architect certification
Experience in designing, deploying, and managing disaster recovery (DR) strategies within AWS
Hands-on experience with key AWS services, including S3, EC2, VPC, and Lambda, for automation and infrastructure management
Strong knowledge of data replication, synchronization, and backup/restore processes across hybrid cloud environments
Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a NIH public trust
Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex requirements and deliver effective solutions
Ability to effectively communicate
Must have excellent documentation skills and be able to effectively share insights and develop standard operating procedures
Preferred Skills:
Advanced Networking certification
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and application teams, to ensure storage architecture meets project requirements and organizational standards
Provide guidance and training to internal teams on storage best practices, backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
Location: Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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