Storage Engineer

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Storage Engineer to support a long‑term Department of Defense program focused on Navy enterprise IT infrastructure, network operations, and cybersecurity support. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA. The Storage Engineer will work across Windows/MECM, NetApp storage, and Cisco data‑center networking while ensuring operational reliability, security compliance, and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise Windows patching, software distribution, and compliance reporting using MECM/SCCM.
• Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage environments, including firmware, disk, and system upgrades.
• Perform software maintenance and image upgrades on Cisco NX‑OS data‑center switches.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, troubleshooting, production releases, and compliance initiatives across a distributed enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, or related IT environments.
• Active Secret clearance and active IAT Level II certification.
• Hands‑on experience with MECM/SCCM, enterprise patch management, and Windows infrastructure.
• Experience administering NetApp ONTAP storage and Cisco NX‑OS data‑center environments.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and enterprise change management processes.

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000 – $100,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Sick Leave as required by law
• Holidays