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Senior Storage Administrator

Maximus Inc

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Public Trust
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IT - Hardware
Morrisville, NC (On-Site/Office)

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a highly skilled Storage & Systems Administrator with a minimum of 10 years of enterprise-level experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in VMware virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server, NetApp storage (iSCSI/FCP/CIFS/SMB/SnapMirror), Linux systems, and enterprise networking. This role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of our IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

This is an onsite role that requires a Public Trust clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS220, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

Infrastructure Management

- Design, deploy, and maintain VMware vSphere/vCenter clusters, including advanced features (HA, DRS, vSAN, vLCM, SRM).

- Manage and administer Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, Failover Clustering, DFS, and IIS.

- Implement, monitor, and optimize NetApp ONTAP storage systems (AFF/FAS), including:

- iSCSI and FCP SAN provisioning for VMware and Oracle/SQL workloads.

- CIFS/SMB share management, NFS exports, and quota enforcement.

- SnapMirror replication for DR and backup strategies.

- Storage efficiency features (deduplication, compression, FabricPool).

- Administer Linux servers (Red Hat Enterprise/Rocky/Ubuntu) and perform patching, system hardening, and performance tuning.

Cloud & Virtualization

- Manage hybrid infrastructure across Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms.

- Integrate on-premises storage and compute resources with cloud-based services for disaster recovery, backup, and workload migration.

Networking & Security

- Collaborate with network teams to design and maintain LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, and firewall configurations supporting storage and virtualization workloads.

- Implement security best practices across all systems (encryption, RBAC, certificate management, and patch compliance).

Monitoring & Automation

- Utilize tools such as NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager, SolarWinds, vRealize, Ansible, and PowerCLI to monitor, automate, and optimize operations.

- Develop scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate provisioning, reporting, and maintenance tasks.

Disaster Recovery & Backup

- Architect and maintain business continuity plans, including SnapMirror DR, Commvault integrations, and VMware SRM.

Collaboration & Documentation

- Work cross-functionally with DBAs, network engineers, and application teams to ensure seamless infrastructure operations.

- Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, runbooks, and SOPs to support audits and compliance.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Technical degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure administration.

- Due to federal requirements, candidates must provide proof of United States Citizenship to be considered.

- Must be qualified to receive Public Trust, high level clearance

- Must be located around the Morrisville, North Carolina area and able to commute to the on-site location.

Technical Skills & Certifications:

- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher.

- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect/Administrator.

- NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or higher.

- Cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or equivalent.

- Strong knowledge of iSCSI, FCP, NFS, CIFS/SMB, SnapMirror, and ONTAP CLI/API.

- Deep understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Failover Clustering, and Linux administration.

- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, VPNs) and storage networking concepts.

- Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).

- Demonstrated expertise with Cisco MDS SAN Switching

Key Competencies:

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for cross-team collaboration.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- High attention to detail, documentation, and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Oracle/SQL database storage integration (ASM, RAC, Data Guard).

- Experience with Administration and management of Linux RHEL

- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Trident CSI)

- Experience with ITIL/ITSM frameworks (e.g., ServiceNow, incident/change management).

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Minimum Requirements

TCS220, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

$

130,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

150,000.00

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