Systems Engineer Sr Advisor

Clearance Level

None

REQ#: RQ192027

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to manage the network that makes mission success possible. Make an impact by using your skills to deliver “One GDIT Network” for our clients.

Job Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Sr Advisor at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Sr Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Sr Advisor joining our team to to support programs at the Rensselaer Data Center in Albany NY. You will support Midrange storage environments running on a variety of hardware, including NAS, SAN, and cloud based.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing storage systems
Interface with the different Lines of service, including Windows, UNIX, Network, Mainframe to perform Hardware and Software support and upgrades, Disaster Recovery Exercises and problem resolution
Interface with programs in support of the Application, Architecture and Client Teams
Work closely with the clients to ensure they attain service levels
Provide system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance to less-experienced professionals
Serve as task lead to design and implement solutions in a high-availability, mission critical environment

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, (Information Technology, Computer Science preferred)

Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience in storage engineering, including NAS, SANS, fiber channel configurations, maintaining offsite replicated environments, Windows and Unix Environments, Virtual Environments, S3 Storage Applications, Backup Applications. Experience with Tape Libraries and Mainframes is a plus.

Required Technical Skills:

NAS (utilizing both NFS and CIFS communication protocols, replication (Netapp preferred)
SAN configuration and management – (HDS preferred)
Fiber Channel switches configuration, zoning and management (Brocade preferred)
Extension switches configuration, zoning and management

Preferred Technical Skills:

Backup applications familiarity (Netbackup, UNITRENDS preferred)
S3 protocol storage devices (ie. Cloudian)
Business Continuity knowledge and support

In addition, familiarity with the following:

Virtual Tape Environments (ie. Luminex)
IBM Tape Libraries
IBM Mainframe knowledge

Security Clearance Level: none

Required Skills and Abilities:

Analytical Thinking
Team Player
Detail Oriented
Good Communication Skills (written & oral)

Travel: Some travel required

Location: Local to the Rensselaer, NY area

Ability to work in a multi-faceted environment with leading edge technology.
Ability to work from home, with periodic trips to the Rensselaer Data Center
Flexible work schedule, with 24 x 7 on call support

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.