• Principal Data and Storage Integration Engineer

    SAIC (Charleston, SC)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Data & Storage Integration Engineer** with a strong background in **software integration, data science, and enterprise storage systems** .

     

    The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in **scripting, data analytics, storage technologies, and enterprise systems** to support complex integration, performance, and analytics objectives across a dynamic IT environment.

    Responsibilities:

    Storage Systems & Infrastructure:

    + Design, deploy, configure, and maintain NetApp storage systems (e.g., FAS, AFF, E-Series, 8200, 8300, A300)

    + Manage storage protocols (NFS, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI, FC) and ONTAP operating systems

    + Monitor performance, implement provisioning, and configure storage virtual machines (SVMs)

    Data Science & Advanced Analytics:

    + Apply scripting languages (Python, R) and tools (Jupyter, Pandas, NumPy, Requests) in support of data science or advanced analytics

    + Develop statistical and operations research models to support business and technical objectives

    + Design and execute data mining, graph algorithms, or analytics pipelines

    Data Protection & Integration:

    + Implement SnapMirror, SnapVault, and SnapRestore technologies

    + Support data backup, disaster recovery planning, and storage consolidation

    + Integrate with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, NetApp Cloud Manager, FSxN)

    Performance Optimization

    + Analyze storage performance metrics and optimize configurations

    + Implement quality of service (QoS) policies

    + Troubleshoot storage-related performance issues

    + Capacity planning and forecasting

    APIs, ETL, and Application Support:

    + Design and implement APIs and ETL pipelines for large-scale data movement

    + Collaborate with network, server, application, and database teams to meet data delivery requirements

    + Work with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Xen, KVM)

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience:

    + **Bachelor’s Degree** with a minimum of **14 years** of relevant experience

    + Familiarity with NetApp tools including OnCommand, Active IQ, System Manager

    + Proficiency with operating systems (Linux, Windows Server) and enterprise networking

    + CompTIA Storage+ or equivalent certifications

    + Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with AWS cloud storage services (e.g., S3, EBS, FSx, Storage Gateway)

    + NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)

    + NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE)

    Soft Skills:

    + Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset

    + Excellent written and verbal communication

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a 24/7 support environment

    + Experience in documenting technical solutions and managing cross-functional projects

    REQNUMBER: 2510347

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability