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Sr. Network Storage Engineer

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Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026
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Job#: 3038834

Job Description:

Sr. Network Storage Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C. (Onsite)

Role Overview

The Senior Network Storage Engineer provides senior-level administration and engineering support for SAN fabric infrastructure and core network connectivity. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing SAN network operations across enterprise data center services and storage-dependent platforms. The engineer works closely with the Enterprise Operations Center and infrastructure teams to support 24x7x365 monitoring, incident response, and service restoration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer day-to-day SAN fabric infrastructure using Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms.
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain core SAN network connectivity supporting enterprise storage services.
  • Manage all network connectivity to the SAN for storage, virtualization, replication, and backup/recovery workflows.
  • Monitor SAN network health, performance, and availability to prevent degradation and service disruption.
  • Troubleshoot SAN connectivity and performance issues to restore service with minimal operational impact.
  • Perform incident triage, escalation, and coordination with storage, server, and vendor support teams.
  • Ensure SAN network operations align with security, compliance, and operational standards.
  • Maintain SOPs, topology diagrams, and implementation records for audits and operational readiness.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 8 years of experience in data center network administration for storage area networks (SANs). Experience working with Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus platforms.
  • Must possess a CCNA Data Center Certification or equivalent. Proficient in Cisco MDS and Cisco Nexus administration, SAN fabric configuration, deployment, and maintenance, as well as SAN connectivity and performance troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNP Data Center or higher Cisco data center specialization.
  • Experience supporting SAN networking in NetApp-centric enterprise storage environments.
  • Experience supporting federal IT operations under FISMA/NIST-aligned requirements.
  • Experience supporting DR/COOP failover connectivity across primary and alternate data centers.
  • ITIL 4 Foundation (or equivalent) with strong incident, problem, and change management discipline.
  • NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA).

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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