Compute and Storage Architect/SME

TekSynap•Washington, DC

52d•$173,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

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
Required in the office at least once per month. Must be within a 100 mile radius to NRC HQ located in Rockville, MD.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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