Onsite Storage Engineer, TS/SCI FS Polygraph (Cleared) at CDW · Madrid

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Storage Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to support mission-critical infrastructure for a federal government client. This role requires hands-on expertise in enterprise storage systems, data protection, and performance optimization in secure environments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within federal agencies and must hold an active Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly) clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object storage).
• Monitor and optimize storage performance, capacity, and availability.
• Perform data migrations, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Maintain documentation for storage architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Active FS Polygraph Clearance (no exceptions).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT storage engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of storage technologies such as NetApp, EMC, Hitachi, Dell, or similar.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud storage integration.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery tools (Commvault, Veeam, etc.).
• Proven experience supporting federal government IT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications (e.g., NetApp NCDA, EMC Proven Professional, VMware VCP).
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Understanding of DoD or IC compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF).

Work Environment:

• On-site at Fort Meade, MD.
• Secure, high-demand federal environment.
• Collaborative team setting with cross-functional technical teams.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.