Principal Systems Engineer III (Storage & Backup)

PID: 25-03-06-000

E-INFOSOL LLC is seeking a highly motivated Principal Systems Engineer III (Storage & Backup) to join our innovative, customer-focused team in Pocatello, ID. 

Job Type

• On-site

Summary

The Principal Systems Engineer III (Storage & Backup) will be responsible for the design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, addressing interoperability issues, not only of the base storage & backup system, but for all features, components, and application dependencies. To include Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Tape, local disk, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, etc. 

• Design, implement, and provide ongoing support for the Storage & Backup Infrastructure.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Storage & Backup environments.
• Create and maintain storage infrastructure for:
  • Bare-metal and virtual machines
  • SAN, network, or local storage configurations
  • OEM and third-party tools, including virtual storage tools/services
• Provision and configure required storage & backup for servers.
• Evaluate, improve, and maintain information security across the storage & backup infrastructure.
• Monitor and resolve storage issues; create recovery processes for:
  • Hardware failures
  • Performance bottlenecks
  • Configure alerts for proactive response
• Install, configure, test, and maintain:
  • System management tools
  • SAN and Tape infrastructure
  • Server plugins with latest hardware/software patches and firmware
• Proactively ensure high availability of systems and infrastructure, including:
  • Data replication verification
  • Failover copies
  • Redundant data sets
• Monitor and test application performance for bottlenecks; collaborate with developers to implement fixes.
• Maintain strategies for security, backup, and redundancy.
• Write and maintain custom scripts to
  • Increase system efficiency
  • Automate tasks (e.g., provisioning storage with IaaS)
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
• Provide 4th level support.
• Liaise with vendors and IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Ensure up-to-date technical documentation for all systems, including:
  • Inventory and patch levels
  • Hostnames, property numbers, IPs, enclave, cores, processors
  • Admin passwords, certificates, service accounts (monthly updates)
• Integrate systems with Windows and Linux for core service dependencies.
• Engineer and implement multi-factor authentication solutions.
• Document system configurations including:
  • Passwords, access controls, version/revision numbers
  • Patch levels, inventory, hostnames, IPs, processors, cores, memory, license keys
• Transition knowledge to Government staff via training and assistance using industry best practices.
• Provide real-time reporting of:
  • Provisioned and utilized storage resources
  • Performance metrics for tape/disk space consumption
  • Storage availability, performance, and trends

Qualification

• Active Top Secret clearance 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience with NetBackup and IBM Spectrum Protect Suite experience
• Advanced mainstream storage vendor certification

Required Skills/Technologies

• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-level storage and backup systems.
• Strong knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Tape systems, local disk, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI technologies.
• Experience with both bare-metal and virtual machine storage provisioning and configuration.
• Proficiency in system management tools, server plugins, and patch/firmware management.
• Expertise in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for infrastructure tasks.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and virtual storage tools.
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux system integration and dependencies.
• Experience implementing and supporting multi-factor authentication solutions.

About E-INFOSOL

E-INFOSOL is a Service Disabled and Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We specialize in building modern and tailored solutions to support our customers’ mission. As a mission-first organization, we deliver Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in cloud computing, virtualization, cyber security, software development and data services. We support the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Law Enforcement, Civilian Agencies and the Private Sector.

Through strategic partnerships with top industry players such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), VMware, Microsoft and Nutanix, E-INFOSOL provide an array of IT products and solutions. Combined with our industry expertise, we deliver in-depth knowledge on Government requirements and fully understand NIST and DoD security requirements. Our expertise in the latest technologies combined with our understanding of infrastructure needs and security requirements provides the best combination for achieving innovative and secure environments for Government Agencies and Private Sector.

Career Growth

“Putting People First, Achieving our Mission Together”. E-INFOSOL is a people-first organization focusing on a positive employee culture that inspires creativity and innovation in support of our customers. With opportunities such as reimbursement and bonuses based on completion of certifications, we invest in our employees’ career growth.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical – 100% company paid for employees with dependent options
• Dental and Vision
• Retirement Savings (401k) up to 4% match
• Health Savings Account (HSA), FSA and DCFSA
• Company-paid Short/Long-term disability (w/ additional supplemental options)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D (w/ additional supplemental options)
• Generous Paid Time Off and ALL 11 Federal Holidays
• Legal and Identity Protection Services
• Bonuses for certifications and reimbursement

Employee Perks:

• UberOne, Company Outings (Sporting events, Happy Hours, etc.), Discounts on services including Pet Insurance

Company Awards:

• SBA 8(a) Certified
• SDVOSB
• GSA Contract Holder
• Inc. 5000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

E-INFOSOL LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Website: E-INFOSOL.com