Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
DoD 8570-compliant certification such as Security+ CE or higher.
10+ years of experience in Systems Administration or Storage Administration.
Proven experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
Strong knowledge of storage infrastructure and data protection technologies.
Excellent troubleshooting and customer support skills.
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage enterprise backup platforms like NetBackup and Cohesity.
Onboard new servers and virtual machines into backup environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve backup and storage-related issues.
Configure and deploy new backup solutions and technologies.
Maintain storage performance and capacity planning.
Support data protection initiatives and disaster recovery efforts.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
401(k) plan available.
Paid time off (PTO) offered.
Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure programs.
Full Job Description
Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to support a premier defense and intelligence customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Senior Storage Engineer will oversee enterprise storage and backup infrastructure while ensuring data availability, resilience, and operational excellence across mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities of the Senior Storage Engineer: • Monitor and manage enterprise backup platforms including NetBackup, Cohesity, Commvault, and Rubrik. • Work directly with customers to onboard new servers and virtual machines into backup environments. • Troubleshoot and resolve backup, recovery, and storage-related issues. • Configure and deploy new backup solutions and technologies. • Maintain storage performance, capacity planning, and system availability. • Support enterprise data protection initiatives and disaster recovery efforts.
Qualifications of the Senior Storage Engineer: • Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP). • DoD 8570-compliant certification such as Security+ CE or higher. • 10+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Storage Administrator, or related role. • Experience supporting enterprise backup and recovery solutions. • Strong knowledge of storage infrastructure and data protection technologies. • Excellent troubleshooting and customer support skills.
Compensation for the Senior Storage Engineer includes: • Salary range: $80,000 - $200,000 depending on experience • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO • Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure programs
This job opens for applications on 11/6/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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About Piper Companies
Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
