Senior Backup and Storage Engineer

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Backup and Storage Engineer capable of providing advanced expertise in the deployment, administration, and optimization of storage and backup solutions supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role ensures end users and mission systems maintain reliable access to data and are protected against data loss through resilient, scalable storage and enterprise backup systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, configure, and manage enterprise DHA storage systems (NetApp SAN, Dell EMC Unity, Dell EMC ECS), with particular emphasis on NetApp products.
• Operate and maintain the Commvault backup system, ensuring reliable backup and recovery of virtual machines and enterprise data.
• Troubleshoot and remediate issues with problematic or corrupted storage devices and datastores, migrating data when required.
• Allocate storage space, expand or adjust drives, and ensure appropriate use of datacenter storage resources.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain storage arrays.
• Track storage capacity across global sites, recommend procurement of new storage hardware or re-allocation of existing hardware to meet requirements, and provide DHA with recommendations on effective utilization.
• Collaborate with Government and contractor leads to ensure solutions meet mission and security requirements.

* This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in enterprise backup and storage engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with NetApp SAN storage systems. Experience with other storage solutions is a plus.
• Proficiency operating and maintaining Commvault backup solutions (media agents, servers, restore processes).
• Strong background in enterprise-class storage provisioning, backup operations, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated expertise in capacity planning, hardware lifecycle management, and data migration.
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions, especially those offered natively within AWS
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one relevant industry certification such as VMware Certified Associate (VCA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or similar certification. Storage vendor certifications such as from NetApp meet this requirement.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise datacenter environments with stringent compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DHA systems, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and DoD cybersecurity guidelines, such as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53.
• Prior experience scaling enterprise backup and storage solutions across globally distributed infrastructures

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.