Storage Solutions Engineer IRES - DoD

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Storage Solutions Engineer to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

 

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Position Closes: 6/15/25
Relocation Assistance: NONE

 

The candidate will:

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Storage Solutions, Linux or Windows servers, workstation and peripheral configurations in a virtualized environment
• Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently
• Track storage performance, identify performance issues, and implement optimization strategies to ensure maximum throughput and reliability.
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
• Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
• Perform storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and evolving business requirements.
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
• Communicate with storage and server hardware and software vendors as required
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed
• Maintain procedures for the delivery of backup materials to recovery facilities/sites.
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

 

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 12 years of general experience; Associate degree and 10 years of general experience, Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of general experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years of general experience

• Must have 7 years of directly related experience in IT systems, installing and configuring operating systems and virtual machines, and troubleshooting
• Must have strong knowledge of storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup solutions.
• Must have familiarity with storage management tools (e.g. 3PAR, Nimble, NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM, etc.)
• Must have experience with storage protocols (e.g. iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB)
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex storage related issues
• Must have experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware
• Must have administration experience on RHEL 7 and 8 using Command Line Interface
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with NetApp and or Veeam Storage solutions
• Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
• Have knowledge of HPE Alletra 5000, 6000, 9000 series of storage solutions
• Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline

 

 

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.