Compute and Storage Architect/SME

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stakeholder Engagement
  Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and current infrastructure components to assess gaps and recommend alternate technologies and solutions where appropriate.

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  Solution Architecture and Planning

  Drive discussions on future planning and technology road mapping, guiding enterprise adoption of emerging compute and storage technologies while maintaining backward and future compatibility with existing components. Develop and validate data center architectures that optimize performance, security, and scalability across hybrid/multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business and security requirements. Develop a concrete and executable roadmap for the Compute and Storage functional area.

• Solution Design and Implementation 
  Design scalable and maintainable virtualization, storage and backup solutions.  Design and implement VMware Cloud Foundation environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise performance and resilience goals, oversee deployment and optimization of vSAN-ready nodes, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and optimized storage operations.  Design and manage data backup and recovery strategies leveraging Commvault Metallic for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud workloads. Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and government security frameworks through hardening, patch management, and auditing processes.  Provide expertise on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) design, deployment, and ongoing optimization for enterprise users.
• Innovation, Strategy and Technology Leadership 
  Act as a subject matter expert and stay current with the compute and storage updates and best practices, providing architecture and implementation guidance on upcoming projects across our customer base. Stay ahead of tech trends in the Power Platform space, proposing continuous improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in a relevant subject, such as computer science or equivalent
• 15+ years of relevant experience in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise.
• Ability to obtain a public trust
• Successfully pass a drug screening
• Possess requisite knowledge and expertise so recognized in the professional community that the Government is able to quality the individual as an expert in the field for an actual task order.
• Familiarity with container technologies (Kubernetes, Tanzu) and cloud-native application platforms.
• Strong knowledge of zero-trust security models and cloud governance frameworks.
• Experience working in Federal Civilian secure environments

CERTIFICATIONS

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or Design Expert (VCDX).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions
• Commvault Certified Professional.

We are seeking a Compute and Storage Architect / SME to join our team supporting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD. 

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) GLobal INfrastructure and Development Acquisition (GLINDA) provides a wide variety of Information Technology (IT) support services to the NRC Headquarters located in Rockville, MD; with four Regional Offices.  

We're looking for a highly skilled Compute and Storage Architect/SME who can provide strategic and technical leadership in the architecture, design, planning, deployment, and management of enterprise-class compute, storage, and hybrid cloud environments. The SME will serve as the authoritative resource on related technologies such as VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSAN-ready nodes, Commvault Metallic backups, and Microsoft Azure solutions, supporting mission-critical and corporate support operations with an emphasis on security, compliance, cost efficiencies, and scalability. 

You will define technical strategies and design solutions tailored to business needs and interact with stakeholders. This is a hands-on architecture position requiring strong technical expertise in solution design, governance, automation, and implementation.  The successful candidate will serve as both a technical SME, a mentor to the compute and storage team, and trusted advisor to our customers. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. 
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: less than 10%

List of Approved States:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, D.C, WV, WI, WY.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen or a US resident with at least 7 years of residency 
• Clearance requirement: Ability to receive an NRC IT-1 Public Trust 

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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