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Storage Systems Administrator

Blu Omega LLC

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Remote
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$115,000 - $125,000

Job Description

Storage Systems Administrator
Remote
Public Trust Eligible

Blu Omega is seeking a Storage Systems Administrator to support the Department of Veterans Affairs' DAIMO program. This role operates within a remote environment and is responsible for the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of SAN and NAS storage systems supporting mission-critical research and operational data. The position requires experience supporting enterprise storage environments in a secure, on-premises setting.

Program Overview
Program: VA Data and Analytics Integrated Modernization and Operations (DAIMO)
Mission overview: The DAIMO program focuses on modernizing how the VA manages, integrates, and uses data across its enterprise to improve data quality, analytics capabilities, governance, and access, enabling faster, more informed decision-making and better services for Veterans.

Key Details:
Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust Eligible
Work Authorization: US

Responsibilities:
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain SAN and NAS storage systems supporting VA research enclave and platform operations
  • Provision and manage storage volumes, LUNs, file shares, and storage pools to meet capacity and performance needs
  • Monitor storage capacity, performance metrics, and health status; respond to alerts and resolve incidents within SLA
  • Plan and execute storage expansions, migrations, and decommissions in coordination with infrastructure, DBA, and platform teams
  • Support backup and recovery operations, including snapshot management and restore validation for SQL Server and research data stores
  • Maintain storage documentation including configuration baselines, capacity plans, and change records
  • Troubleshoot and resolve storage-related incidents escalated from operations staff

Required Qualifications:
  • 3-6 years of experience administering enterprise SAN/NAS storage environments
  • Hands-on experience with storage platforms such as Dell EMC, NetApp, Pure Storage, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with Fibre Channel (FC), zoning, and fabric management
  • Experience with Windows Server storage integration (NTFS, SMB, or DFS)
  • Understanding of backup/recovery concepts, snapshot technologies, or data retention policies
  • Ability to obtain a public trust

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server storage (tempdb, data/log file management, backup targets)
  • Familiarity with FISMA compliance frameworks and ATO documentation support
  • Experience in VA OIT or other federal agency IT environments
  • Dell EMC, NetApp, or Pure Storage vendor certifications
  • Experience with Azure storage integration or hybrid cloud storage models
  • Familiarity with Hyper-V or VMware storage (VMFS, VHDX, storage vMotion)
  • Experience participating in change advisory board (CAB) processes

Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000

Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
  • 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
  • Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
  • Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
  • Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
  • Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
  • Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
  • Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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