What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storage Solutions Engineer position at Cimarron Inc.?
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a Storage Solutions Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado.
Key Duties
Required Skills, Experience, and Education :
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Cimarron is seeking a Storage Solutions Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado.
Key Duties
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage solutions, servers (Linux or Windows), workstations, and peripherals in a virtualized environment.
- Monitor and optimize system performance through analysis, tuning, and use of optimization techniques.
- Identify and resolve performance issues using system logs, event logs, and diagnostic tools.
- Support integration managers by assisting with problem definition and root cause analysis.
- Provide regular updates to team leads, managers, and stakeholders regarding task status and troubleshooting progress.
- Conduct storage capacity planning and forecasting to support future growth and business needs.
- Recommend and execute work plans aligned with project timelines and critical-path requirements.
- Coordinate with storage and server hardware/software vendors to resolve technical issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and customers to support system operations.
- Maintain procedures for the secure and timely delivery of backup materials to recovery sites.
- Log, track, and document issues and resolutions using the REMEDY ticketing system.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education :
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- 7 or more years of hands-on experience in IT systems, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting operating systems and virtual machines.
- 1 or more years of experience in a management or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup solutions.
- Familiarity with storage management tools (e.g., 3PAR, Nimble, NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM).
- Experience working with storage protocols including iSCSI, FC, NFS, and SMB.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex storage-related issues and apply effective problem-solving techniques.
- Experience building, configuring, and deploying systems using VMware.
- Proficiency in administering RHEL 7 and 8 using the Command Line Interface.
- Must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security CE).
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with NetApp and/or Veeam storage solutions.
- Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communication systems, and MDIOC operations.
- Familiarity with HPE Alletra 5000, 6000, and 9000 series storage solutions.
- Degree in an IT or Engineering-related discipline.
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
