Junior Storage Administrator
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General informationJob Posting TitleJunior Storage AdministratorDateTuesday, November 5, 2024CityColorado SpringsStateCOCountryUnited StatesWorking timeFull-timeDescription & RequirementsMaximus is seeking a Junior Storage Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland. We are seeking an experienced Senior Storage Administrator to join our team. As a Storage Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's storage infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing storage administration, provisioning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our storage systems.Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS217, T1, Band 4Specific Responsibilities: · Administer and maintain the storage infrastructure, including storage area networks (SAN), · Monitor storage performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability. · Work with storage technologies such as Fibre Channel, RAID configurations, and other storage visualizations. · Manage storage with common industry tools and frameworks such as EMC Unisphere and IBM Storage Manager. · Provision storage resources and allocate space to meet the needs of the organization's applications and data. · Troubleshoot and resolve storage issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors as necessary. · Implement and maintain storage security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data protection mechanisms. · Conduct storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements. · Create and maintain documentation related to storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. · Ensure appropriate storage medium are controlled and accounted for in the inventory, and released to off-site processes and to on-site storage areas * Ensure all restorable media; necessary copies of software, documentation, and supplies stored at the off-site location are kept current and reviewed periodically for relevance. * Maintain procedures for delivery of the backup materials to recovery facilities/site Requirements: · Active Secret clearance is required. · Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship. · This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule. · Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer's discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period. Must be based around Colorado Springs, CO. · 1+ years of experience in a Storage Administrator role or in a related field This position requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. · Experience in some of the following: o IBM V7000/Flash o IBM/Brocade FC SAN o IBM DS8000 SAN / Flash o IBM HMC o IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC) o IBM Tape Library TS4500