Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Sr Advisor at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Sr Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Sr Advisor joining our team to to support programs at the Rensselaer Data Center in Albany NY.  You will support Midrange storage environments running on a variety of hardware, including NAS, SAN, and cloud based. 

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing storage systemsInterface with the different Lines of service, including Windows, UNIX, Network, Mainframe to perform Hardware and Software support and upgrades, Disaster Recovery Exercises and problem resolutionInterface with programs in support of the Application, Architecture and Client TeamsWork closely with the clients to ensure they attain service levelsProvide system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance to less-experienced professionalsServe as task lead to design and implement solutions in a high-availability, mission critical environment
 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, (Information Technology, Computer Science preferred)

Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience in storage engineering, including NAS, SANS, fiber channel configurations, maintaining offsite replicated environments, Windows and Unix Environments, Virtual Environments, S3 Storage Applications, Backup Applications. Experience with Tape Libraries and Mainframes is a plus.

Required Technical Skills:

NAS (utilizing both NFS and CIFS communication protocols, replication (Netapp preferred)SAN configuration and management – (HDS preferred)Fiber Channel switches configuration, zoning and management (Brocade preferred)Extension switches configuration, zoning and management

Preferred Technical Skills:

Backup applications familiarity (Netbackup, UNITRENDS preferred)S3 protocol storage devices (ie.  Cloudian)Business Continuity knowledge and support

In addition, familiarity with the following:

Virtual Tape Environments (ie. Luminex)IBM Tape LibrariesIBM Mainframe knowledge

Security Clearance Level:  none

Required Skills and Abilities:

Analytical ThinkingTeam PlayerDetail OrientedGood Communication Skills (written & oral)

Travel: Some travel required

Location: Local to the Rensselaer, NY area

Ability to work in a multi-faceted environment with leading edge technology.Ability to work from home, with periodic trips to the Rensselaer Data CenterFlexible work schedule, with 24 x 7 on call support 

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays