• Cloud Storage Engineer

    SAIC (New Orleans, LA)


    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:

    + 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

    Performance Optimization

    + Analyze storage performance metrics and optimize configurations

    + Implement quality of service (QoS) policies

    + Troubleshoot storage-related performance issues

    + Capacity planning and forecasting

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

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

    Required Skills:

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

    + CompTIA Storage+ or equivalent certifications

    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)

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

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

    + APIs, ETL, and Application Support:

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

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

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

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

    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

    MUST BE A US CITIZEN WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE

    REQNUMBER: 2511066

    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