Professional Services Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled onsite resident Storage Management Consultant with extensive expertise in data storage networks, particularly with NetApp ONTAP Systems supporting file, block, and object storage. This role also involves working with NetApp E-Series systems and Cisco Fiber Channel switches.

To excel in this position, the ideal candidate must possess a strong background and hands-on experience with NetApp’s core technologies. Responsibilities include managing, maintaining, deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting customer storage services. While knowledge of VMware, AWS, and Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) is highly desirable, it is not a mandatory requirement.

** Please note that this position requires Active DoW TS clearance with SCI eligibility

** This position is open to the following locations: Tampa, Florida

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Storage Management Consultant (NetApp):

Serves as technical expert on executive-level project teams, providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives. Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (Network Administrator/Storage)

Coordinates with contract management and Government personnel to ensure the problems have been properly defined and the solutions satisfy customer needs

Provides expert support, analysis, research, and advice into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter

Is generally recognized as a leader in the industry in their area of expertise; sought out by others in the area of expertise for advice and guidance

Performs highly specialized and technical tasks associated with the most current and cutting-edge technologies

May serve as a technical consultant to a project or a number of projects dealing with the area of technical expertise

Generates recommendations in the form of technical briefings, reports, and other major documents provided to senior-level client personnel

Identifies emerging relevant technologies that may result in improvements to current processes and systems

Qualifies for publishing, project documentation, including system procedures, presentations, and training materials

Desirable Skills / Experience:

Experience in a rapid-paced, time-sensitive, high-quality environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with strong customer service

Ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively, including attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint

Experienced in the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support

Experienced in routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software

Education, Certifications, etc.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or commensurate experience

Certification(s):

DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract

Required Baseline/Security Environment Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent

Desired Computing Environment (CE) certification: NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIP) or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA)

Security Clearance:

Active DoW TS clearance with SCI eligibility required

The target salary range for this position is 150,000 - 185,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.