--- title: 'Storage / SAN Engineer (Senior) at Computer World Services' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/storage-san-engineer-senior-computer-world-services-north-chicago-j090b3j1z7y4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Storage / SAN Engineer (Senior) at Computer World Services - **Company:** Computer World Services - **Location:** North Chicago, IL - **Compensation:** $145k–$175k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc/5f01c181-bc88-4efe-b2d7-b6e744d65ece ## Job description Computer World Services, Corp. (CWS) seeks a Senior Storage / SAN Engineer to support enterprise storage, Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure, data protection, service restoration, component modernization, and continuity-of-operations (COOP) capabilities for the USMEPCOM ENLIST program. The Storage / SAN Engineer configures and troubleshoots SAN fabrics, storage arrays, Fibre Channel switches, zoning, Fabric Logins, and WWN/PWWN connectivity, and supports performance analysis, capacity management, refreshes, migrations, and integration with server, virtualization, network, cloud, backup, and security platforms. The engineer also supports COOP and disaster-recovery readiness, exercises, failover, backup validation, and service restoration. ## Key Tasks & Responsibilities - Configure, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise SAN fabrics, storage arrays, Fibre Channel switches, domains, ports, aliases, zones, and zone sets. - Diagnose and resolve Fabric Login, zoning, name-server, pathing, inter-switch-link, and WWN/PWWN connectivity issues across storage, servers, appliances, and virtualization platforms. - Support single-initiator zoning, multi-fabric designs, multipathing, HBAs, and high-availability configurations; configure volumes, LUNs, pools, tiers, snapshots, replication, masking, and host access. - Integrate storage with physical and virtual servers, VMware, backup platforms, databases, and cloud services using Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, or other approved protocols. - Monitor storage availability, capacity, latency, IOPS, throughput, and health; diagnose performance bottlenecks and develop capacity forecasts and expansion or refresh recommendations. - Participate in Outage Response Team activities, providing diagnosis, mitigation, recovery, and service validation; collect evidence for root-cause analysis and coordinate vendor escalation. - Plan and execute storage-array, SAN-switch, firmware, and software refreshes, data migrations, and non-disruptive cutovers with implementation, validation, and rollback procedures. - Maintain storage asset, configuration, warranty, licensing, and lifecycle records, and support inventory audits and disposition. - Configure and test backup, restoration, replication, failover, failback, and disaster-recovery capabilities; support quarterly COOP exercises, COOP activation, and multi-year continuity testing procedures. - Apply approved patches and configurations in accordance with DISA STIGs, and support remediation of vulnerabilities, IAVAs, CND Directives, and POA&M items. - Maintain SAN diagrams, zoning records, configuration baselines, capacity plans, recovery procedures, and SOPs, and recommend improvements to availability, performance, and recoverability. Education & Experience Required: - Bachelor’s degree or a relevant technical degree. - Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant storage engineering, SAN administration, systems engineering, data-center infrastructure, or enterprise IT experience. - Demonstrated experience configuring and troubleshooting SAN fabrics, storage arrays, switches, zoning, Fabric Logins, and WWN/PWWN connectivity. Preferred: - Experience supporting enterprise storage or SAN infrastructure in a federal or DoD environment. - Experience with Dell Technologies, NetApp, Pure Storage, HPE, IBM, Hitachi, or comparable storage platforms, and Brocade, Cisco MDS, or comparable Fibre Channel switching. - Experience integrating storage with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, Microsoft, Linux, database, backup, and cloud platforms. - Experience supporting COOP or disaster-recovery exercises involving physically separated data centers. - Experience planning storage refreshes, data migrations, array replacements, and SAN cutovers. - Experience applying DISA STIGs and supporting DoD RMF, ATO, IAVA, CND Directive, and POA&M requirements. Certifications - Required: None. - Preferred: Storage or infrastructure certifications from Dell Technologies, NetApp, Pure Storage, HPE, IBM, Hitachi, Brocade, Cisco, or VMware; CompTIA Server+; SNIA certification; ITIL Foundation; or equivalent credentials. Security Clearance - Active Secret clearance or higher is required. Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.) Work Environment / Travel: - Remote position; Chicago, IL–area candidates preferred. - After-hours work or travel may be required during outages, maintenance windows, migrations, refreshes, COOP exercises, or COOP activation. Administrative Notes: Period of Performance: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2033 Contract Start Date: March 1, 2027 Note: By applying to this position, the candidate acknowledges and consents to having their resume included in an active competitive Government contract bid. Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com. ## About Computer World Services ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is a privately held IT services provider that delivers enterprise-wide solutions, digital transformation, and cybersecurity support to U.S. Defense and Civilian federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., USA (also has offices in Fairview Heights, IL; Falls Church, VA; St. Louis, MO; and Scott AFB, IL) - **Founded**: 1990 - **Founders**: Frank Hameed (President and CEO) ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Information Technology (IT) services, federal government contracting, cybersecurity, digital transformation. - Target customers: U.S. federal government (Defense and Civilian agencies) – strictly B2G (Business-to-Government). - Mission or purpose statement: Not explicitly stated, but the company emphasizes delivering “quality, value, and technological innovation” with a commitment to integrity and excellence in service delivery. ## Products & Services - **Enterprise IT Solutions**: Full lifecycle IT support including network operations, systems administration, help desk, and infrastructure management. - **Cybersecurity Services**: Cybersecurity operations, CSSP (Cybersecurity Service Provider) engineering and team leadership, threat monitoring, and compliance. - **Digital Transformation & Process Optimization**: Modernization of legacy systems, cloud migration, and business process re-engineering for federal clients. - **DevSecOps**: Integration of security into development and operations pipelines, including software development and application/web support. All offerings are delivered as services (IT services, managed services, consulting) rather than SaaS or hardware products. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total employees: ~400 (as of latest data). Revenue not publicly available. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors listed; the company was founded organically by Frank Hameed. Key partners are federal agencies (DoD, civilian departments). - **Growth Signals**: Talent footprint has expanded across 19 states and 140 cities. The company supports 100% remote and hybrid work models. Consistently high ratings in federal programs. ## Competitive Advantages - **30+ Years of Federal Experience**: Deep understanding of government contracting, compliance, and security requirements. - **Proven Track Record**: Recognized for consistent performance and high ratings in federal programs (e.g., past performance ratings). - **Flexible Workforce**: Ability to deploy talent across CONUS and OCONUS, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles. - **Employee-Focused Benefits**: Competitive benefits package (see below) and a culture that supports work-life balance. ## Strategic Focus - **Current Priorities**: Continue serving Defense and Civilian federal customers by expanding IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation capabilities. Leverage a remote/hybrid talent model to attract skilled professionals nationwide. - **Direction for Growth**: Likely organic growth through contract wins and recompete wins; no indication of M&A or external funding. ## Why Work Here - **Culture Highlights**: Collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting national security and federal operations. Emphasis on integrity and excellence. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Many roles are fully remote; on-site positions exist at government facilities (e.g., Scott AFB, IL; Washington, D.C.). - **Notable Perks & Benefits** (from [cwsc.com/employee-benefits](https://cwsc.com/employee-benefits/)): - Medical, dental, and vision plans (United Healthcare) - 15 days PTO accrued from day one + 11 company holidays - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year - 401(k) with 4% company match (Safe Harbor, 100% vested immediately) - Short & long-term disability (100% employer-paid) - Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance - Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking) - Employee Assistance Program - Generous parental leave (from Built In) - **Engineering Culture**: Focus on cybersecurity, network operations, DevSecOps, and systems engineering. Use of AI in hiring process (applicants are informed). Strong support for professional development via tuition reimbursement. ## Sources 1. [cwsc.com – Home](https://cwsc.com/) 2. [cwsc.com – Careers](https://cwsc.com/careers/) 3. [cwsc.com – Employee Benefits](https://cwsc.com/employee-benefits/) 4. [jobs.lever.co/cwsc – Current Openings](https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc) 5. [builtin.com – Computer World Services Corp. Profile](https://builtin.com/company/computer-world-services-corp) ## Other roles at Computer World Services - [Transition Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/transition-manager-computer-world-services-colorado-springs-rnw9dpm468t5) — Colorado Springs, CO - [SharePoint Administrator / Power Platform Developer](https://feeny.ai/job/sharepoint-administrator-power-platform-developer-computer-world-services-scott-3x8qchsqnm4j) — Scott Afb, IL - [Senior Field Support Technician / Deputy Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-field-support-technician-deputy-lead-computer-world-services-north-84kp4j7vb4yy) — North Chicago, IL - [Network Engineer (Senior)](https://feeny.ai/job/network-engineer-senior-computer-world-services-north-chicago-5t7ka29x6ve2) — North Chicago, IL - [Network Engineer (Journeyman)](https://feeny.ai/job/network-engineer-journeyman-computer-world-services-north-chicago-p5zdn2brhtbb) — North Chicago, IL - [IT Operations & Incident Response Manager (Senior)](https://feeny.ai/job/it-operations-incident-response-manager-senior-computer-world-services-north-33pxw132cjs3) — North Chicago, IL - [Field Support Technician (Journeyman)](https://feeny.ai/job/field-support-technician-journeyman-computer-world-services-north-chicago-67ykgzskt747) — North Chicago, IL - [Field Operations Lead (Senior)](https://feeny.ai/job/field-operations-lead-senior-computer-world-services-north-chicago-jea871fh0ney) — North Chicago, IL - [Database and Application Support Engineer (Senior)](https://feeny.ai/job/database-and-application-support-engineer-senior-computer-world-services-north-g10bamrsxvac) — North Chicago, IL - [Database and Application Support Engineer (Journeyman)](https://feeny.ai/job/database-and-application-support-engineer-journeyman-computer-world-services-det89kdmsyxd) — North Chicago, IL