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Position Summary

The NetApp Administrator will provide IT analysis support, management, and administration for IT environments, to include planning IT projects and activities, providing expertise in a wide range of network, system, software, and communications areas. Leverages knowledge of complex IT environments to support development of policies, procedures, and plans for IT security and architecture.

Duties & Responsibilities

+ Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage systems to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable operations in mission-critical environments.

+ Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NetApp clusters, CIFS/NFS shares, SnapMirror/SnapVault replication, and storage provisioning.

+ Perform lifecycle management, including firmware/patch upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning of storage systems.

+ Develop, maintain, and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), backup/disaster recovery strategies, and configuration baselines.

+ Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, DISA SRGs, RMF/NIST 800-53, and other federal security standards for storage environments.

+ Apply and maintain encryption, access controls, and secure multi-tenancy in classified IT environments.

+ Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity, and network engineering teams to support seamless system integration.

+ Automate repetitive storage administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, or NetApp ONTAP CLI.

+ Maintain detailed documentation for change management, incident resolution, and security audits.

+ Provide mentorship, training, and knowledge transfer to junior administrators or IT support staff.

Education & Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering) or Level II Certification (Security+ or better) AND four (4) years of relevant experience

+ 5-7 years of experience required

+ Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, and CompTIA Security+ are desired

+ SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Secret

Skill & Certification Requirements

+ SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Secret

+ NetApp ONTAP storage systems in large-scale, mission-critical DoD or enterprise environments.

+ Proficiency with CIFS/NFS shares, SnapMirror, SnapVault, SAN/NAS, and storage provisioning.

+ Strong knowledge of iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and storage networking protocols.

+ Integration of NetApp systems with VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise backup solutions.

+ Hands-on expertise in performance tuning, monitoring tools, and lifecycle management of storage infrastructure.

+ Experience with automation using PowerShell, Python, and/or ONTAP CLI.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues in time-sensitive situations.

+ Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical teams.

+ Position requires sitting, for long periods of time. (Sedentary Work)

+ Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor

+ Extended Telephone Use

+ May require lifting of 20-50 lbs

+ LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected]