Job Requirements Herndon, VA Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $130,000 - $260,000 Job Description Careers at Systems Engineer (Storage Engineer)

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Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

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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. Department Data Analysis and Technology Services Employment Type Full Time Location Herndon, VA Workplace type Onsite Compensation $130,000 - $260,000 / year Key Responsibilities 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. Highly Desired Qualifications 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. What We Offer You

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This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Herndon, VA during core hours. Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here! About Ardent Principles, Inc. At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply Now Our Hiring Process Stage 2: Phone Screen Stage 3: Client Review Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired Stage 1: Application Review Stage 2: Phone Screen Stage 3: Client Review Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired Stage 1: Application Review Stage 2: Phone Screen Stage 3: Client Review Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired 1 2 Find out more Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria. Register Your Interest Apply Now Department Data Analysis and Technology Services Employment Type Full Time Location Herndon, VA Workplace type Onsite Compensation $130,000 - $260,000 / year View all opportunities at Ardent Principles, Inc. Apply Now Cookies We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Accept allReject all Settings Cookie preferences We use cookies to ensure the basic functionalities of the website and to enhance your online experience. You can choose for each category to opt-in/out whenever you want. For more details relative to cookies and other sensitive data, please read the full privacy policy . Strictly necessary cookiesStrictly necessary cookies These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, the website may not work properly. NameDomainExpirationDescription _pinpoint_session pinpointhq.com As soon as browser window is closed Allows us to associate file uploads to our file storage provider with your form submissions LSW_WEB ardentprinciples.pinpointhq.com As soon as browser window is closed Allows our load balancer to send your specific traffic to the same backend server LSW_WEB app.pinpointhq.com As soon as browser window is closed Allows our load balancer to send your specific traffic to the same backend server cc_cookie ardentprinciples.pinpointhq.com Six months Saves your decisions about these cookies so we don't need to ask every time Analytics and Performance cookiesAnalytics and Performance cookies These cookies allow the website to remember the choices you have made in the past NameDomainExpirationDescription ahoy_visitor pinpointhq.com Two years We use an internal metrics collector to understand interactions with our website over time ahoy_visit pinpointhq.com Four hours We use an internal metrics collector to understand interactions with our website over time Accept allReject all Save settings group id: 90833557 Apply now