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Storage Support System Administrator II and III
TAP EngineeringBluffsdale, UT, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $158,000/yr($83,000/yr – $158,000/yr)
About the role
Storage Support System Administrator II / III
Location: Bluffdale, UT
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)
Education Requirement: B.S in technical discipline
Experience Requirement: Level II: 5+ with degree, 10+ without degree. Level III: 10+ with degree, 15+ without degree.
Compensation Range: $83,000-$158,000Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking System Administrators at the II and III levels to provide enterprise and HPC-focused Storage Sustainment support in large-scale, mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for the sustainment of the entire storage environment across two geographically dispersed locations, supporting heterogeneous, multi-vendor high-performance storage platforms, mass storage subsystems, and fiber channel interconnection fabrics.
This position operates in a complex computing environment and requires strong troubleshooting skills, operational discipline, and the ability to support mission-critical systems with high availability requirements.Technical Environment
System Administrator II (Mid-Level)
Focus: Independent operations, Tier 2 ownership, and advanced troubleshooting
Focus: Technical leadership, architecture, and complex problem resolution
Location: Bluffdale, UT
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)
Education Requirement: B.S in technical discipline
Experience Requirement: Level II: 5+ with degree, 10+ without degree. Level III: 10+ with degree, 15+ without degree.
Compensation Range: $83,000-$158,000Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking System Administrators at the II and III levels to provide enterprise and HPC-focused Storage Sustainment support in large-scale, mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for the sustainment of the entire storage environment across two geographically dispersed locations, supporting heterogeneous, multi-vendor high-performance storage platforms, mass storage subsystems, and fiber channel interconnection fabrics.
This position operates in a complex computing environment and requires strong troubleshooting skills, operational discipline, and the ability to support mission-critical systems with high availability requirements.Technical Environment
- Multi-vendor high-performance storage platforms
- Mass storage subsystems
- Fiber Channel interconnection fabrics
- Heterogeneous storage environments
- Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems
- Client/server, storage, and network devices
- Enterprise and HPC computing environments
- Storage management and monitoring tools
- Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
- Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and incident response for storage environments
- Manage and sustain enterprise and HPC storage systems
- Support client/server, storage, and network devices
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support based on experience level
- Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to Government and internal stakeholders
- Support dispatch operations for hardware-related issues and remain engaged through resolution
- Optimize system performance and resource utilization
- Perform system capacity analysis and planning
- Provide detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Document system configurations, procedures, and sustainment activities
- Follow Government-defined ticketing, change management, and operational procedures
- Maintain accurate system documentation and records
System Administrator II (Mid-Level)
Focus: Independent operations, Tier 2 ownership, and advanced troubleshooting
- Independently administers enterprise and HPC storage systems
- Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including advanced troubleshooting
- Performs root cause analysis and remediation
- Manages daily configuration and operational health of storage environments
- Supports multi-vendor storage platforms and fiber channel fabrics
- Executes storage deployments, upgrades, and transitions
- Provides detailed analysis and feedback for escalated incidents
- Serves as an escalation point for junior staff
Focus: Technical leadership, architecture, and complex problem resolution
- Serves as a technical lead and subject matter expert for storage environments
- Resolves highly complex storage, system, and integration issues
- Supports storage system design, architecture, and long-term planning
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