Systems Engineer, Storage & Virtual Infrastructure (Prime)

About this role

Systems Engineer, Storage & Virtual Infrastructure (Prime)

Annapolis Junction, MD - Full Time

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build and sustain the infrastructure that mission applications depend on every day. In this role, you will support the Analytical Application team by helping maintain secure, reliable storage and virtualized infrastructure across mission environments.

Your work will focus heavily on NetApp storage administration, VMware vSphere, Linux systems administration, and Rancher. You will help keep storage services available, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, maintain system configurations, and support the hardware and platform components that mission applications rely on.

This is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys working close to the infrastructure layer and understands how storage, virtualization, Linux systems, and platform services come together to support mission operations.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This is not a Kubernetes-heavy DevOps role. The focus is on storage engineering and infrastructure sustainment.

You will have the opportunity to become a key technical resource for NetApp storage and virtual infrastructure while supporting a larger mission platform. The work blends storage administration, Linux systems engineering, virtualization, platform support, and troubleshooting, giving you broad visibility into how the underlying infrastructure supports applications and data.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your technical judgment matters. Because we support prime programs, our engineers stay close to meaningful mission work and the teams relying on these systems. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this is an opportunity to take ownership of infrastructure that mission teams depend on every day.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Administer and sustain NetApp storage environments
• Support NetApp plugins and storage integrations within the larger platform
• Monitor storage health, capacity, availability, and performance
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and help identify root causes
• Support VMware vSphere environments and associated virtual infrastructure
• Perform Linux systems administration across supported environments
• Maintain system configurations and support infrastructure lifecycle activities
• Support Rancher-based platform environments
• Assist with infrastructure integration and sustainment activities
• Support secure configuration, patching, hardening, and policy compliance
• Troubleshoot hardware, storage, virtualization, Linux, and platform issues
• Coordinate with application, systems, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical problems
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures
• Support testing and validation of infrastructure changes before production implementation
• Provide technical input on storage and infrastructure requirements as systems evolve

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• 14 years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure through deployment, sustainment, and operations

Required Skills

• NetApp storage administration experience
• Experience with NetApp plugins and storage integrations
• Strong Linux systems administration skills
• Experience administering or supporting VMware vSphere environments
• Experience supporting enterprise storage infrastructure
• Strong understanding of storage configuration, capacity, availability, and performance
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and infrastructure issues
• Experience supporting virtualized environments
• Experience maintaining secure system configurations
• Experience with infrastructure sustainment and lifecycle support
• Ability to analyze system requirements and translate them into infrastructure solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining technical and operational documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across infrastructure, systems, security, and application teams
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues

Desired Skills

• Experience with Rancher
• Minimal Kubernetes experience or general familiarity with Kubernetes concepts
• Experience supporting storage infrastructure connected to containerized or platform environments
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and performance analysis
• Familiarity with configuration management or infrastructure automation tools
• Experience working in secure mission environments
• Experience supporting infrastructure testing, integration, and deployment
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and tools such as Jira and Confluence

Tech Stack / Environment

• NetApp
• NetApp Plugins
• Enterprise Storage
• VMware vSphere
• Linux
• Rancher
• Kubernetes, limited exposure
• Virtual Infrastructure
• Storage Monitoring
• Infrastructure Sustainment
• Hardware Systems
• Jira
• Confluence

Compensation Range: $176,000.00 - $226,000.00 This salary range reflects our current market estimate for the role. Final compensation will depend on your experience, technical background, overall qualifications, and alignment with the position. We evaluate each candidate thoughtfully, so offers are shaped around the value you bring to the team

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email removed] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [email removed] with your specific request.

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