Systems Storage Administrator II

About the role

We are seeking a Storage Administrator II focused on Dell/HP/NetApp Storage Administration. In this role, you will work on a team supporting program initiatives in secure, isolated computing environments. While this is an individual contributor role, collaboration and strong technical knowledge will be essential. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit enables efficient business and program execution—from strategic capital investments and industrial operations to state-of-the-art manufacturing, test operations, and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams to maintain production systems and resolve issues with services and physical systems.
• Install, maintain, and support multiple types of attached storage arrays such as Dell Isilon, Dell Compellent, HP Nimble, Dell Power Store, and NetApp Appliances.
• Support VDI environments and engineering-focused teams.
• Troubleshoot storage stability both reactively and proactively via security updates and hardware firmware.
• Maintain a secure storage environment, including adherence to backup schedules, patching, virus updates, and regularly scheduled backups via tape or array snapshots.
• Cable and configure multiple types of storage arrays in a data center setting.
• Perform maintenance inside scheduled maintenance windows, occasionally requiring after-hours support.
• Participate in an on-call rotating schedule and respond to after-hours calls.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Related Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.) may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Related certifications may count toward years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and cross-functional interaction skills.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Experience monitoring, planning, configuring, and maintaining NetApp/Dell/HP storage capacity and backups.
• Knowledge of Intel-based server-class and workstation hardware.
• Knowledge of VMware virtualization and LUN management.
• Experience with a Tape Library using Veeam/Networker or preferably CommVault.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and supporting a multi-vendor enterprise storage environment.
• Experience with Fibre Channel SAN zoning and LUN provisioning.
• Experience monitoring storage performance and capacity.
• Experience with storage migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh projects.
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions and tape library infrastructure.
• Experience performing restores (file-level, VM-level, database-level).

Preferred Qualifications

• A current C.I. Polygraph.
• Experience with Storage Hardware installation.
• Experience with group management and permissions at a storage level.
• Experience with Storage OS upgrades.
• Experience with Dell Open Manage server control.
• Experience with Brocade or Cisco Storage Fabric hardware for configuration and zoning.
• Experience with an agnostic-type Tape backup library and administration tool.
• Certifications in training for NetApp, Dell, or CommVault.

Work Environment

• This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.
• Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 – $134,921. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.

About the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities.