Storage System Administrator

Expertise and Functions:

• Build, configure, deploy, administer, maintain and troubleshoot virtual and physical servers and systems, as well as storage systems and arrays
• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices
• Utilize and follow developer-provided documentation to build and configure server/system hardware and software to baseline specifications
• Research technologies and leverage optimization techniques to ensure systems operate efficiently
• Perform necessary physical inspections and research using system/event logs and appropriate tools/software to identify problems, trends and aid in troubleshooting actions
• Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leaders, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external team members and customers as needed
• Identify developer-documentation errors and provide appropriate channels / personnel for correction
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
• Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE required 

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience working in IT systems, at least 1 of which must be in a management or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and backup solutions required
• Familiarity with storage management tools (e.g. NetApp, EMC, Dell, IBM, etc.) required
• Experience with storage protocols (e.g. iSCSI, FC, NFS, SMB) required
• Experience building, configuring and deploying servers/systems using VMware 7.0 (or higher) required
• Experience using Command Line Interface

Preferred Experience:

• Ansible automation experience preferred
• Network troubleshooting experience preferred
• Experience implementing Multi Factor Authentication methodology preferred
• Experience with HP server hardware preferred
• Experience with NetApp Storage preferred
• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations preferred
• Project Management experience preferred

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $105,000 - $130,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.