Senior Storage Engineer with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.
About the Role
This role exists to ensure the resilience and security of mission-critical infrastructure for a federal government customer. As a Senior Storage Engineer, you will be the backbone of enterprise storage, virtualization, and backup environments operating within multiple secure network environments. You will partner with federal clients and internal technical teams to maintain the integrity of systems supporting Nutanix AHV, VMware, Cohesity, and VDI platforms.
In this fast-paced federal environment, your day-to-day involves more than just maintenance; it is about safeguarding national security operations. You will navigate complex infrastructure landscapes, performing lifecycle management, troubleshooting critical issues, and ensuring disaster recovery readiness. This position requires a professional who thrives on solving daunting technical challenges while maintaining strict adherence to security standards and operational excellence.
Hiring Process
The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in the role and the company. During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their identity.
Equal Opportunity
Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Washington, District of Columbia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign, deploy, and maintain enterprise Nutanix AHV and VMware cluster environments
- check_circleBuild, upgrade, and patch Cohesity backup clusters and storage infrastructure
- check_circlePerform lifecycle management for firmware, hypervisor, and storage upgrades
- check_circleMonitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability across storage environments
- check_circleAdminister enterprise backup and recovery operations using Cohesity
- check_circleValidate backup integrity and disaster recovery readiness through regular testing
- check_circleSupport VMware Horizon VDI environments including provisioning and performance optimization
- check_circleManage DHCP, DNS, and Infoblox configuration tasks
- check_circleProvide support during scheduled maintenance windows including nights and weekends
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or equivalent
- verified5+ years enterprise storage, virtualization, backup experience
- verifiedNutanix AHV, VMware vSphere, Horizon 7/8, Cohesity experience
- verifiedDHCP, DNS, Infoblox administration
- verifiedActive TS/SCI or Q/SCI Clearance
Nice to Have
Experience supporting Department of Energy or other federal clients. Industry certifications such as Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), VMware VCP, Cohesity certifications, or Security+. Experience with enterprise cybersecurity and compliance requirements. Knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Nutanix Ahv, Vmware, Cohesity, VD, Vmware Vsphere, Vmware Horizon 7, Vmware Horizon 8, DHCP, DNS, Infoblox.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering required; Ph.D. reduces required experience years.
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Day-to-day, the Senior Storage Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton will design, deploy, and maintain enterprise nutanix ahv and vmware cluster environments; build, upgrade, and patch cohesity backup clusters and storage infrastructure; perform lifecycle management for firmware, hypervisor, and storage upgrades; and monitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability across storage environments.
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Peraton is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years enterprise storage, virtualization, backup experience; Nutanix AHV, VMware vSphere, Horizon 7/8, Cohesity experience; DHCP, DNS, Infoblox administration; and Active TS/SCI or Q/SCI Clearance.
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Senior Storage Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in 429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Peraton has listed this Senior Storage Engineer with Security Clearance role as on-site.
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Senior Storage Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Storage Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton include Nutanix Ahv; Vmware; Cohesity; VD; Vmware Vsphere; Vmware Horizon 7; Vmware Horizon 8; and DHCP.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering required; and Ph.D. reduces required experience years.
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