AETC Storage Engineer

Who We Are.

At CMIT, we do more than provide real-world solutions. We deliver transformative results. Through cutting-edge technology and process innovations, we are changing how federal and commercial clients worldwide deliver their mission. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business, we take pride in serving our nation through exemplary support for our clients and employees alike.

AETC STORAGE ENGINEER

The AETC Storage Engineer provides technical support for the engineering and maintenance of the organization's systems infrastructure, including supporting the design and implementation of hardware and software while monitoring the performance of deployed systems. The position assists with architectural documentation, Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) documentation and validation, STIG compliance, status reports and updates, and provides client level support to AETC instructors and courses. The AETC Storage Engineer assists with coordination amongst resources and stakeholders for the testing and validation of system upgrades and modifications for new projects and existing deployments. The position also supports configuration and change managements processes; and ensures project/action plans, updates/upgrade tasks, and potential issues are briefed to appropriate stakeholders.

Work Schedule: 9/80 Monday - Friday with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure training network virtualization and storage equipment for both Microsoft and Linux systems.
• Provide system administration and maintenance in support of AETC courses/classes.
• Provide research, documentation, and testing of improved system architectures.
• Provide support of Blade technologies in a virtualized environment.
• Provide support regarding the integration and migration of Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) technologies.
• Assist with the design, engineering, and implementation of new storage/virtualization solutions at government request including but not limited to:
  • Assisting with vulnerability assessment and patching in support of ATO/RMF processes
  • Provide insight and recommendations on best practices and environmental limitations for implementation

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or MIS in a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g. CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, SSCP) is required.
• Ability to obtain VCP6-DCV within 60 days of start through participation in the company's flexible training program.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible network and system support with experience in mid-to-large data center environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in:
  • Knowledge of Linux systems management
  • Knowledge on Aruba ClearPass system management and maintenance
  • Demonstrated knowledge of VMWare, CommVault, and NetApp systems
  • Advanced networking concepts, VLAN, trunking and port channel
  • Demonstrated advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting abilities
  • Disaster Recovery - expertise in risk reduction, Hot/Warm site DR architecture, high availability, planning for disaster situations
  • Knowledge of data communications, local-area networking, wide-area networking, routers, and switches
  • Network (Layer 2, 3) LAN/WAN knowledge and switches/routers
  • Thorough understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) routing, switching, and the OSI model.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple agencies while prioritizing critical/high-priority taskings.
• Possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, and multi-task capable.
• Approach work as diplomatic, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable.
• Must be able to work the required work schedule described above.

Clearance Requirements

• Active DoD Secret required with ability to upgrade to Top Secret clearance preferred.

Who Makes It Happen.

At CMIT, we firmly believe that our innovative solutions are only as powerful as the teams harnessing them. Our people are more than just contributors - they are at the heart of everything we do and every success that we earn. Our employees are offered ample options to design a personalized benefits package that best meets their needs. Options include:

• Medical / Rx
• HSA / FSA
• Dental & Vision
• Life / AD&D
• Long & Short Disability
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Education/Training Program
• 401k Retirement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off
• Flexible Work Locations
• Alternative Work Schedules

CMIT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols: To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, employees in certain positions may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or subject to facility entry safety protocols (e.g., testing, masking, physical distancing), subject to the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.