NetApp Administrator Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Job Title: NetApp Administrator – Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site, (Pending Contract Award)

Location: NNSY, Portsmouth, VA

Clearance Required: Position requires an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Experience Level: (10–15 years)

Certifications Required: NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) (or higher certification), Active CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher DoD 8570 certification)

Mandatory: Considering local candidates with US Citizenship only.  Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Overview: MILVETS is currently seeking a full-time, experienced, NetApp Administrator with 10–15 years' experience to provide storage engineering and administration support for Naval Shipyard IT systems in a mission-critical defense environment.  The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in NetApp ONTAP storage systems, a strong understanding of SAN/NAS architectures, and hands-on experience supporting highly secure Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

About the company: Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields.  As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage systems to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable operations in mission-critical environments.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NetApp clusters, CIFS/NFS shares, SnapMirror/SnapVault replication, and storage provisioning.
• Perform lifecycle management, including firmware/patch upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning of storage systems.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), backup/disaster recovery strategies, and configuration baselines.
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, DISA SRGs, RMF/NIST 800-53, and other federal security standards for storage environments.
• Apply and maintain encryption, access controls, and secure multi-tenancy in classified IT environments.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity, and network engineering teams to support seamless system integration.
• Automate repetitive storage administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, or NetApp ONTAP CLI.
• Maintain detailed documentation for change management, incident resolution, and security audits.
• Provide mentorship, training, and knowledge transfer to junior administrators or IT support staff.

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience administering NetApp ONTAP storage systems in large-scale, mission-critical DoD or enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with CIFS/NFS shares, SnapMirror, SnapVault, SAN/NAS, and storage provisioning.
• Strong knowledge of iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and storage networking protocols.
• Integration of NetApp systems with VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise backup solutions.
• Hands-on expertise in performance tuning, monitoring tools, and lifecycle management of storage infrastructure.
• Experience with automation using PowerShell, Python, and/or ONTAP CLI.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on NetApp administration in enterprise or defense environments.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, including STIGs, SRGs, RMF/NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP.
• Experience applying and maintaining firmware, security patches, and audit compliance requirements for storage systems.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues in time-sensitive situations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical teams.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior support of Naval Shipyard IT systems or U.S. Navy networks (NMCI, ONE-Net, RDT&E, or equivalent DoD programs).
• Familiarity with DoD/Navy ticketing systems (Remedy, ServiceNow, or equivalent).
• NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or higher certification.
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance (SCI/SAP highly desired).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in 24/7 operational environments with minimal downtime.
• Proven record of mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and cross-team collaboration.

MILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off. 

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.