Storage Engineer with Security Clearance
DCI SolutionsRole Overview
DCI Solutions is hiring a mid-level Storage Engineer with Security Clearance. This is a full-time role in McLean. The posted range is $160k to $200k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Serve as a Platform Storage Engineer Design, deploy, maintain, and secure platform storage infrastructure Ensure storage systems meet performance, and availability requirements Respond to incidents and service requests related to storage infrastructure Perform routine health checks, capacity planning, and performance analysis Execute firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes as directed Qualifications: BS in Computer Science, IT, or related 5+ years of storage engineering experience Knowledge of Linux distributions, including User management, security hardening, and system troubleshooting
Understanding of the following: Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel over Ethernet
iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, NVMe/TCP, NVMe/RoCE
Experience with ext4, XFS, Btrfs and knowing when to use each Knowledge of RAID levels and disk management techniques Experience deploying, configuring, and managing SAN and NAS solutions Hands-on experience with major vendors like Dell EMC, NetApp, or HPE Nimble
Experience setting up synchronous/asynchronous data replication for disaster recovery Experience using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix To track performance metrics and identify bottlenecks
Intermediate scripting experience for automating routine tasks Experience with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to manage storage infrastructure as code Experience optimizing NVMe-based systems and managing flash memory performance Working knowledge of AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage Familiarity with Ceph, Swift, or other object storage platforms Knowledge of Lustre, GPFS/Spectrum Scale Travel up to 20% of the time to perform on-site installations and maintenance Have current IAM Level II to satisfy DOD 8570 IAT requirements Required: Active TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph Job Type: Full-time Salary: $160,000-$200,000 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance Experience: Dell EMC, NetApp, or HPE Nimble: 5 years (Preferred)
Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix: 5 years (Preferred)
Ansible, Chef, or Puppet: 5 years (Preferred)
storage engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
designing, deploying, maintaining storage infrastructure: 5 years (Preferred) Security clearance: Top Secret SCI w/CIP (Required)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Storage Engineer with Security Clearance position at DCI Solutions?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to DCI Solutions. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Storage Engineer with Security Clearance position at DCI Solutions located?
This position is based in McLean. DCI Solutions has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Storage Engineer with Security Clearance role at DCI Solutions pay?
DCI Solutions has posted a compensation range of $160k to $200k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Storage Engineer with Security Clearance role at DCI Solutions posted?
This role was posted on May 1, 2026 (47 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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