Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Change Control, Change Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Switches, Computer Networks, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Data Administration, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Failover, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Incident Response, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Support, On Call, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Patient Assessment, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Server Support, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Storage Area Network (SAN), Storage Software, Support Documentation, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Topology, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Virtualization, Willing to Travel
Job Summary
The Network Storage Engineer - Senior provides senior-level administration and engineering support for SAN fabric infrastructure and core network connectivity supporting the SEC ISS environment. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing SAN network operations across enterprise data center services and storage-dependent platforms. The engineer works closely with the Enterprise Operations Center and infrastructure teams to support 24x7x365 monitoring, incident response, and service restoration. The position directly supports SEC continuity, availability, and performance objectives through proactive operations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle network changes.
Primary Responsibilities
- SAN Fabric Administration and Deployment
- Administer day-to-day SAN fabric infrastructure using Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain core SAN network connectivity supporting enterprise storage services.
- Execute moves/adds/changes to SAN network components in alignment with approved change processes.
- Maintain SAN fabric configurations, standards, and baseline documentation across supported environments.
- Connectivity and Performance Operations
- Manage all network connectivity to the SAN for storage, virtualization, replication, and backup/recovery workflows.
- Monitor SAN network health, performance, and availability to prevent degradation and service disruption.
- Perform capacity and performance tuning activities to support sustained enterprise storage operations.
- Produce operational reporting for connectivity, availability, and performance metrics as required.
- Incident Management and Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot SAN connectivity and performance issues to restore service with minimal operational impact.
- Perform incident triage, escalation, and coordination with storage, server, and vendor support teams.
- Conduct root cause analysis and document corrective actions for recurring SAN issues.
- Support operational surge and on-call activities tied to critical incidents and outage response.
- Operational Compliance and Resilience
- Ensure SAN network operations align with SEC security, compliance, and operational standards.
- Support continuity and disaster recovery objectives by maintaining resilient SAN interconnectivity.
- Coordinate SAN-related tasks with enterprise infrastructure teams and the EOC for integrated operations.
- Maintain SOPs, topology diagrams, and implementation records for audits and operational readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Citizenship/Work Authorization: Must meet contract requirements.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust (or higher if required).
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience:
- 8 years of experience in data center network administration for storage area networks (SANs).
- Experience working with Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms.
- Must possess a CCNA Data Center Certification or equivalent.
- Technical Skills:
- Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus administration; SAN fabric configuration, deployment, and maintenance; SAN connectivity and performance troubleshooting.
- Support for 24x7x365 infrastructure monitoring and incident response.
- Network documentation, escalation, and change control execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNP Data Center or higher Cisco data center specialization.
- Experience supporting SAN networking in NetApp-centric enterprise storage environments.
- Experience supporting federal IT operations under FISMA/NIST-aligned requirements.
- Experience supporting DR/COOP failover connectivity across primary and alternate data centers.
- ITIL 4 Foundation (or equivalent) with strong incident, problem, and change management discipline.
- NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA).
Work Environment
- Operational Support: May require participation in on-call or surge support activities depending on operational needs.
- Location: Telework (aligned to contract labor-category mapping for TEC2210T4).
- Travel: As required per contract direction.
This position is based in a dynamic and thriving metropolitan area, offering a vibrant community and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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