Systems Engineer
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Summary
Onsite Systems Engineer in Herndon, VA (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly required) who builds and manages Cisco SAN fabrics, administers Hitachi storage arrays and MDS9000/DCMN hardware, handles zoning and host groups, and supports VMware environments, including monitoring, patching, and security coordination with an ISSE.
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Herndon, VA
We’re hiring a Systems Engineer experienced in SAN operations, storage administration, and VMware environments. You will build and manage Cisco SAN fabrics, configure zoning and host groups, maintain Hitachi arrays, and administer MDS9000‑series hardware and DCMN software.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Herndon, VA
We’re hiring a Systems Engineer experienced in SAN operations, storage administration, and VMware environments. You will build and manage Cisco SAN fabrics, configure zoning and host groups, maintain Hitachi arrays, and administer MDS9000‑series hardware and DCMN software.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
- Storage Area Networks (SAN) to include zoning and host groups.
- Hitachi Storage.
- Cisco Switches.
- Brocade and/or NetApp storage (EMC storage is translatable).
- VMWare.
- Monitoring, patching, and working with an ISSE to address security concerns.
- Hitachi HiCommand Software to include installation and configuration.
- Hitachi Array Hardware maintenance.
- Cisco Fiber Channel SAN Administrator.
- Ceating Cisco SAN fabrics and setting up/managing Cisco ISLs.
- Cisco DCMN software and MDS9000 series hardware.
- Able to determine and identify dual active paths to and from all servers and storage arrays.
- Working independently from a team.
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Systems’ lifecycles.
- Working with the Sponsor’s multiple internal networks.
- Understanding of the Sponsor’s data center operations.
- Working with Mission Partners to identify and troubleshoot
issues with physical IT infrastructure. - Knowledge of the Sponsor’s ticketing system for tracking changes and incident management.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Herndon, VA during core hours.
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