Advisor Storage Administration (51005180)

Job description

·  Job Description:

Summary
Plans and provides support for complex configuration, layout and performance tuning of storage infrastructure; coordinates storage administration activities which include storage allocation, data migration, monitors and responds to alerts for storage array. Allocates storage for new servers, maintains reports on disk utilization, availability and related growth patterns. Supports the operation and maintenance of the company's storage based systems and the deployment of these technologies.

Essential Job Functions

·  Coordinates defining and developing product architecture by providing high level designs and the review of low level designs for storage products. Utilizes knowledge of Storage Virtualization.
·  Works closely with management to ensure the appropriate storage level provisioning is maintained. Monitors server/storage infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides diagnosis and problem resolution for more complex system issues.
·  Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements upgrade strategies.
·  Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
·  Develops and analyzes complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
·  Collaborates with team members on the server, network and security team to address complex infrastructure deployments. Responds to customer/business partner inquiries and develops solutions in order to meet their needs.
·  Provides operations and maintenance support within a large Storage Area Network Enterprise environment
·  Participates in capacity planning by providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of storage infrastructure and services. Oversees and addresses server/storage service backups and any processes related to these systems, regularly handles problem resolution.
·  Provides technical leadership to team members on complex system processes. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel.

Basic Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
·  Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
·  Nine or more years of technical experience working with distributed computer systems, software and associated networks
·  Experience working with company products and services
·  Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures
·  Experience working with storage protocols and storage virtualization
·  Experience with Unix systems in a high-availability multi-site environment
·  Experience working with complex system implementations and virtual technologies

Other Qualifications

·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills
·  Skills in integrating distributed computing hardware and software systems
·  Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced team members
·  Good communication skills to interact with clients and team members
·  Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
·  Ability to lead and work in a team environment

Work Environment

·  Office environment
·  May require on-call, shift, weekend and evening work