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This position plays a critical role in maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure while improving operational efficiency through automation, engineering support, and disciplined operational practices.\nThe successful candidate will provide hands-on infrastructure support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and automation across enterprise environments. This role combines traditional infrastructure operations with modern automation practices, requiring strong technical fundamentals, operational awareness, and the ability to resolve complex issues in a secure, mission-critical environment.\nThe DevOps Storage Engineer will work closely with engineering, security, operations, and field teams to support infrastructure reliability, execute approved changes, improve operational workflows, and maintain service availability.\nThis position also includes technical leadership responsibilities, including mentoring engineers, establishing operational standards, contributing to engineering decisions, and supporting infrastructure design and improvement initiatives.\nThe ideal candidate brings experience in enterprise infrastructure operations, technical troubleshooting, automation, and team coordination, along with the ability to work effectively in a classified environment.\nAn active TS/SCI clearance is required. Candidates must be able to work onsite five days per week in Chantilly, VA.\nKey Responsibilities\nInfrastructure Operations & Engineering\nSupport the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of enterprise infrastructure\nMonitor infrastructure health, performance, availability, and operational status.\nTroubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents, service interruptions, and performance issues.\nSupport infrastructure configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and approved engineering changes.\nExecute planned maintenance activities in accordance with established change control procedures.\nIdentify infrastructure risks, recurring operational issues, and opportunities for improvement.\nSupport reliability, resiliency, scalability, and service availability objectives.\nCoordinate with engineering and operations teams to maintain stable and secure infrastructure environments.\nStorage & Infrastructure Support\nSupport enterprise storage infrastructure and associated platform services.\nTroubleshoot storage-related incidents, performance issues, and infrastructure connectivity problems.\nAssist with storage configuration, maintenance, provisioning, and operational support activities.\nCoordinate with systems, network, and storage engineering teams to resolve infrastructure dependencies.\nSupport infrastructure changes, upgrades, and technology refresh activities.\nMaintain documentation related to storage configurations, operational procedures, and infrastructure changes.\nHelp identify recurring storage and infrastructure issues and recommend corrective actions.\nAutomation & Operational Improvement\nDevelop, implement, and maintain automation workflows that improve operational efficiency and consistency.\nUtilize Python, Ansible, and other automation tools to streamline recurring infrastructure tasks.\nAutomate configuration changes, operational procedures, and infrastructure maintenance workflows.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and minimize configuration errors.\nSupport automation initiatives that improve infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and sustainment.\nDevelop sustainable automation solutions aligned with established engineering standards.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to integrate automation into infrastructure operations.\nMonitoring, Troubleshooting & Incident Response\nMonitor infrastructure alerts, logs, performance metrics, and operational trends.\nInvestigate and resolve incidents affecting infrastructure reliability and service availability.\nPerform root cause analysis to identify recurring problems and prevent future incidents.\nSupport incident response activities and coordinate technical escalation when required.\nAnalyze infrastructure performance and recommend corrective actions.\nCommunicate incident status, technical findings, and resolution plans to relevant stakeholders.\nSupport operational readiness through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.\nChange Management & Maintenance\nExecute approved infrastructure changes, upgrades, configuration updates, and maintenance activities.\nFollow established change control processes, operational procedures, and security requirements.\nSupport maintenance windows and coordinate implementation activities with engineering and operations teams.\nValidate infrastructure functionality following changes and maintenance activities.\nDocument implementation steps, configuration changes, and operational outcomes.\nIdentify risks and dependencies associated with planned infrastructure changes.\nSupport change implementation while minimizing disruption to mission-critical services.\nTechnical Leadership & Engineering Coordination\nProvide technical guidance and support to Tier II engineers and infrastructure operations personnel.\nMentor team members and support the development of technical troubleshooting and operational skills.\nEstablish and maintain operational standards, procedures, and best practices.\nParticipate in infrastructure design discussions and engineering decisions.\nCollaborate with network, systems, storage, security, and field engineering teams.\nSupport technical planning, implementation strategies, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.\nProvide technical recommendations to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.\nHelp ensure operational practices align with infrastructure architecture, security requirements, and program objectives.\nDocumentation & Stakeholder Communication\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.\nDocument infrastructure changes, incident resolutions, and maintenance activities.\nPrepare operational status reports and technical updates for relevant stakeholders.\nCommunicate infrastructure risks, performance issues, and engineering recommendations.\nCoordinate with engineering, security, field, and operations teams during implementation and incident response.\nMaintain accurate documentation supporting infrastructure reliability and operational continuity.\nRequirements\nInfrastructure & Network Operations\nExperience in network engineering, infrastructure operations, systems administration, or Tier II technical support.\nStrong understanding of enterprise infrastructure and network fundamentals.\nExperience troubleshooting infrastructure incidents in operational environments.\nFamiliarity with routing, switching, network connectivity, and infrastructure performance.\nAbility to diagnose technical issues and coordinate effective resolution.\nUnderstanding of infrastructure reliability, resiliency, and service availability requirements.\nStorage & Systems Engineering\nExperience supporting enterprise storage, systems infrastructure, or related platform technologies.\nUnderstanding of storage infrastructure operations, configuration, and troubleshooting.\nAbility to troubleshoot infrastructure issues involving storage, systems, and network dependencies.\nExperience supporting maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.\nAbility to work hands-on with enterprise infrastructure in a secure operational environment.\nAutomation & DevOps\nExperience developing or maintaining automation workflows for infrastructure operations.\nFamiliarity with Python, Ansible, or comparable automation tools.\nUnderstanding of configuration management and repeatable operational processes.\nAbility to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation.\nExperience supporting infrastructure configuration, maintenance, or deployment workflows.\nMonitoring & Incident Management\nExperience monitoring infrastructure performance and operational health.\nAbility to troubleshoot and resolve incidents in production or operational environments.\nFamiliarity with alerts, logs, performance metrics, and incident escalation procedures.\nUnderstanding of change control, maintenance windows, and operational documentation.\nAbility to identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.\nTechnical Leadership & Collaboration\nStrong communication and coordination skills.\nAbility to work effectively with engineering, operations, security, and field teams.\nExperience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or supporting team development.\nAbility to contribute to technical decisions, standards, and operational best practices.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.\nAdditional Requirements\nActive TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain program access.\nAbility to work onsite five days per week in Chantilly, VA.\nAbility to work hands-on in a secure environment.\nAbility to support infrastructure maintenance, incident response, and operational requirements.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.\nPreferred Qualifications\nInfrastructure Automation\nExperience with Python, Ansible, or other infrastructure automation frameworks.\nFamiliarity with automated configuration management and infrastructure provisioning.\nExperience developing reusable automation workflows.\nUnderstanding of infrastructure automation standards and operational best practices.\nEnterprise Networking & Security\nCisco or comparable networking certifications.\nExperience supporting enterprise routing, switching, and network infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with firewalls, load balancers, and network security concepts.\nUnderstanding of secure infrastructure connectivity and network operations.\nOperational Support & Incident Response\nExperience supporting maintenance windows and scheduled infrastructure changes.\nFamiliarity with after-hours support and incident response rotations.\nExperience supporting production infrastructure with established service response expectations.\nAbility to coordinate incident resolution across multiple engineering teams.\nGovernment & Classified Environments\nExperience supporting government customers, federal programs, or classified networks.\nFamiliarity with secure infrastructure operations and program-specific security requirements.\nExperience working in environments requiring strict change control, documentation, and operational discipline.\nBenefits\nOur comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.\nABOUT PGTEK\nPGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. 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