The role involves designing and managing enterprise storage solutions, optimizing performance, ensuring data protection, and collaborating with technical teams in a federal environment.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We are seeking a highly skilled
* IT Storage Engineer
* with a minimum of 5 years of experience to support mission-critical infrastructure for a federal government client. This role requires hands-on expertise in enterprise storage systems, data protection, and performance optimization in secure environments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within federal agencies and must hold an active
* Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly)
* clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and manage enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object storage).
* Monitor and optimize storage performance, capacity, and availability.
* Perform data migrations, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
* Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
* Maintain documentation for storage architecture, configurations, and procedures.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage-related issues.
* Ensure compliance with federal security standards and policies.
Required Qualifications:
* Active FS Polygraph Clearance
* (no exceptions).
* Minimum
* 5 years of experience
* in IT storage engineering or related field.
* Strong knowledge of storage technologies such as NetApp, EMC, Hitachi, Dell, or similar.
* Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud storage integration.
* Familiarity with backup and recovery tools (Commvault, Veeam, etc.).
* Proven experience supporting federal government IT environments.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Industry certifications (e.g., NetApp NCDA, EMC Proven Professional, VMware VCP).
* Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
* Understanding of DoD or IC compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF).
* Work Environment:
* On-site at
* Fort Meade, MD
* Secure, high-demand federal environment.
* Collaborative team setting with cross-functional technical teams.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We are seeking a highly skilled
* IT Storage Engineer
* with a minimum of 5 years of experience to support mission-critical infrastructure for a federal government client. This role requires hands-on expertise in enterprise storage systems, data protection, and performance optimization in secure environments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within federal agencies and must hold an active
* Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly)
* clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and manage enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object storage).
* Monitor and optimize storage performance, capacity, and availability.
* Perform data migrations, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
* Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
* Maintain documentation for storage architecture, configurations, and procedures.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage-related issues.
* Ensure compliance with federal security standards and policies.
Required Qualifications:
* Active FS Polygraph Clearance
* (no exceptions).
* Minimum
* 5 years of experience
* in IT storage engineering or related field.
* Strong knowledge of storage technologies such as NetApp, EMC, Hitachi, Dell, or similar.
* Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud storage integration.
* Familiarity with backup and recovery tools (Commvault, Veeam, etc.).
* Proven experience supporting federal government IT environments.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Industry certifications (e.g., NetApp NCDA, EMC Proven Professional, VMware VCP).
* Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
* Understanding of DoD or IC compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF).
* Work Environment:
* On-site at
* Fort Meade, MD
* Secure, high-demand federal environment.
* Collaborative team setting with cross-functional technical teams.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
Top Skills
Commvault
Dell
Emc
Hitachi
Hyper-V
Netapp
Powershell
Python
Veeam
VMware
CDW Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
625 W Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
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