26-13112 Storage System Administrator

Responsibilities

• Operate and support datacenter servers and storage systems with 24/7 availability for FAB/CUB production environments.
• Maintain and administer Dell R-Series physical servers, Unity XT storage arrays, Connectrix switches, and VPLEX systems.
• Maintain DellEMC, NetApp, Pure Storage, and/or Hitachi Storage arrays, and Cisco and Brocade SAN switches and fabrics (must have experience).
• Create and implement cost-saving strategies related to storage utilization, hardware lifecycle, and operational efficiency.
• Manage OS patching, firmware upgrades, and Tier-3 troubleshooting for storage and server platforms.
• Lead and support datacenter projects, including disaster recovery planning, new system design, and infrastructure implementation.
• Day-to-day maintenance and operational support of storage systems and their interactions with Windows and UNIX/Linux hosts interacting of storage protocols (SAN, iSCSI, NAS, NFS, SMB, CIFS, Object, S3).
• Maintain storage capacity plans and optimize utilization to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.
• Oversee asset management for both virtualized and physical systems, ensuring accurate tracking and lifecycle documentation.
• Design, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for storage and server operations.
• Mentor and train junior and entry-level engineers and technicians to strengthen team capability.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in datacenter storage or systems administration within enterprise or manufacturing environments.
• Must have strong hands-on experience with Unity XT or VPLEX platforms.
• Prior experience with NetApp/Isilon is applicable.
• Must have SAN switch management experience with either Brocade or Cisco MDS.
• Deep understanding of SAN architecture, volume management, and enterprise storage concepts.
• Proficiency with Red Hat, Oracle Linux, and Windows Server environments, including physical server maintenance.
• Experience with datacenter monitoring, capacity planning, and 24/7 operational support.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex storage and system issues.
• Knowledge of EMC technologies and storage best practices.
• Storage solution experiences on NetApp, EMC products with Volume Management (LUN management, Provisioning iSCSI and FC LUN, Disk pool and staging), NAS: CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, FC and NDMP management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
• Communicate clearly and partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide effective knowledge transfer to peers.
• Maintain meticulous documentation habits and proactively share insights that strengthen team capability.
• Respond effectively to urgent or after-hours support needs.