Cloud Storage Engineer

About Us

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

The Cloud Storage Engineer provisions, configures, and maintains secure, scalable cloud and on-premises storage environments supporting mission systems. This role ensures high performance, availability, and compliance with federal and DoD requirements across hybrid cloud infrastructures, while supporting the modernization and optimization of enterprise storage solutions. The position operates in a dynamic environment requiring strong technical expertise, adaptability, and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation to enhance mission-critical capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Track and assess current data recovery and disaster recovery capabilities across cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Plan, execute, and document disaster recovery failover activities within cloud infrastructures.
• Maintain required levels of system uptime and performance for mission-critical applications.
• Design, implement, and manage storage infrastructure components including storage arrays, fiber channel switches, and data protection solutions.
• Evaluate, develop, and deploy file sharing solutions aligned with operational requirements.
• Diagnose complex storage-related issues across cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Perform storage utilization assessments, capacity forecasting, and performance optimization.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze emerging storage technologies and recommend enhancements.
• Provide cloud-focused security administration support for storage and backup environments.
• Apply system security updates including patches and firmware upgrades.
• Implement and enforce DISA STIGs, IASE policies, and other security controls.
• Support audits, POA&M development, remediation tracking, and DoD security tasks.
• Manage PPSM reporting and PKI operations including certificate lifecycle management.
• Perform cloud failover and disaster recovery operations including ISCP testing.
• Execute disaster recovery testing and produce after-action reports.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments within NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments.
• Remediate storage and backup vulnerabilities to improve security posture.
• Develop and review cloud storage and backup documentation for compliance.

Required Experience

• 3 years of professional engineering experience with enterprise storage and backup technologies.
• 2 years of hands-on enterprise SAN management experience (Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, HBA/CNA, storage controllers, LUN, RAID, NAS).
• Experience with hierarchical storage management and backup/restore solutions such as Veritas NetBackup.
• 2 years of experience with DoD IT systems.

Required Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification.
• One of the following: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator, NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect, or NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer.

Required Security Clearance

Current DoD Top Secret Clearance Required

Work Location

• MI: Battle Creek
• OH: Columbus, Dayton
• VA: Fort Belvoir, Richmond
• UT: Hill AFB (Ogden)
• PA: New Cumberland, Philadelphia, PA
• CA: Tracy

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT III Certification

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Ability to work in a network closet and sit at a computer desk for long periods.
• Ability to lift 35-40 lbs to shoulder height.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $100,000+
• 26 Days Paid Leave (vacation, sick, personal time, holidays).
• Performance bonuses based on contributions and results.
• 401(k) with 3% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and additional coverage options.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave.
• Military differential pay support.
• Paid training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• 80% of net proceeds from a company sale committed to employees.