Storage Architect
AGE Solutions · Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, Columbus, Ohio, Dayton, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Hill AFB, Utah, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Richmond, Tracy, C
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 Storage Architect provides advanced technical expertise to a DoD storage team and supports develop of innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. The individual serves as a subject‐matter expert, guiding project teams and ensuring systems align with organizational and regulatory standards. They independently solve complex technical problems, support major projects, and help maintain a stable and efficient operational environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced technical support, analysis, and guidance on complex infrastructure matters.
- Serve as a technical expert to project teams, offering interpretation and solution alternatives.
- Ensure hardware, operating systems, and software comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Document system specifications, project plans, configurations, and testing activities.
- Contribute to research and development efforts that enhance infrastructure capabilities.
- Lead or support major technical projects, applying creative and effective problem‐
- Identify and resolve operational issues within the existing environment.
- Assign routine tasks to support staff and provide technical direction as needed.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for system requirements, project plans, configurations, and testing processes.
- Support research and development initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure functionality.
- Take the lead or assist with significant technical projects, using innovative and practical problem‐solving approaches.
- Diagnose and address operational problems within the current environment.
- Delegate routine assignments to support staff and offer technical guidance when necessary.
- Support storage system security, ensuring deployments and configurations adhere to DISA STIGs as well as DoD cybersecurity policies.
- Coordinate the team’s support for after-hours troubleshooting and incident response.
- Provide storage, backup, and system administration.
- Support on-premises and cloud-hosted environments.
- Support management related tasks as required to include onboarding, offboarding, and compiling/reviewing status and progress reports.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Required Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience in an advisory or managerial role supporting DoD or Federal enterprise infrastructure, including evaluating, integrating, and implementing enterprise‐level storage and backup software technologies.
- Five (5) years of hands‐on experience with enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) management, including technologies such as Fiber Channel zoning, iSCSI, FCoE, unified fabric, HBAs/CNAs, storage controllers, LUNs, RAID, and file sharing/NAS (Network Addressable Storage).
- Hands‐on experience managing enterprise hierarchical storage systems and operating enterprise backup and restore services using tools such as Veritas NetBackup.
- Three (3) years of hands‐on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems.
- Required Certifications:
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
- Must also have one of the following Computing Environment certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Hitachi Data Systems Qualified Professional Storage Administration
- Dell Certified Associate Information Storage and Management
- NetApp Certified Data Administrator (ONTAP)
- NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Administrator
- NetApp Certified Hybrid Cloud Architect
- NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer SAN Specialist (ONTAP)
- NetApp Certified hybrid Cloud Implementation Engineer
- Veritas Certified Specialist Backup 10.x
- Required Security Clearance:
- Current DoD Top Secret Clearance Required
- Work Location:
- Must be able to work onsite full-time at one of the following client locations:
- 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:
- Must be able to work in a network closet and sit a computer desk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift between 35-40lbs to shoulder height multiple times a day.
Compensation: $105,000+
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
- 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
- Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
- 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
- Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
- Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
- Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
- Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.