Senior Network/Storage Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC’s client located at Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling.

Active TS/SCI w/CI POLY clearance required for this position.

SOC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network/Storage Engineer to support a mission-critical federal customer in Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling. This position requires in-depth experience with Dell enterprise hardware , Dell tools , servers , network-attached storage (NAS) , storage area networks (SANs) , and VMware virtualization technologies . The ideal candidate will bring expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise-class data center infrastructure in a secure, high-availability environment.

During the residency service, Services personnel may perform the following over the duration of the engagement: Assist with architectural planning of deployments of hardware and software across multiple sites Assist with Documentation and diagram creation of all Dell gear Support the implementation and development of security suggestion and guidelines and compliance with DISA STIGs of Dell Technologies applicable solutions. Assist with the management of inventory and warranty information with the use of tools such as OME. Dell Data Domain / Data Domain Virtual Edition, and PowerProtect Data Manager knowledge Installation and configuration of Dell Power Protect, DataDomain, and DataDomain Virtual Edition (DDVE) Maintenance, patching, and upgrades Dell Power Protect, DataDomain, and DataDomain Virtual Edition (DDVE) Assist with integrations such as VMware Assist with backup agent installations PowerProtect Data Manager management Servers Management Maintenance Upgrades / iDRAC / OME / Storage Installation and configuration of Dell Servers Configuration of server iDRAC Maintenance and upgrades of Dell Servers and Idrac Troubleshoot and diagnose Dell Hardware and remediate and if necessary, replace hardware Installation, management, and upgrade of Dell Open Manage Enterprise Enterprise management of firmware for Dell Servers Assist with the packaging of firmware through Repository Manager for use with servers

Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 7+ years of hands-on experience in network and storage engineering roles Strong expertise with Dell enterprise products , including servers and Dell storage arrays Proficiency in VMware virtualization platforms , such as vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi Experience with SAN/NAS technologies and protocols (e.g., iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB/CIFS) Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions and best practices Experience working in federal or DoD environments , with knowledge of compliance standards and secure configurations Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: Dell or VMware certifications (e.g., VMware VCP , Dell EMC Certified ) Experience with automation/scripting tools (PowerShell, Python) Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., VxRail ) Knowledge of network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order , Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,