Storage Admin / Linux Admin - W2

  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Posted 12 hours ago | Updated 12 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Dell EMC (PowerMax
Unity
Isilon)
NetApp ONTAP
Pure Storage

Job Details

Job Title: Storage Admin / Linux Admin

Contract Period: 1 year

Work location: Ridgefield Park NJ

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in enterprise storage engineering or infrastructure management within large-scale data center environments.
  • Proven experience leading or contributing to major storage infrastructure projects and migrations.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level knowledge of enterprise storage technologies such as Dell EMC (PowerMax, Unity, Isilon), NetApp ONTAP, Pure Storage, or HPE 3PAR/Nimble.
  • Deep understanding of SAN (Brocade/Cisco FC), NAS, and object storage architectures.
  • Experience with cloud storage integration (AWS S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud Platform Storage).
  • Strong background in data protection, replication, and disaster recovery technologies.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
  • Experience managing storage for virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds, Grafana, Dell Unisphere, NetApp Active IQ, etc.).
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle management.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle critical incidents under pressure.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities, including the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Leadership and mentoring experience within technical teams.
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Certifications:

  • Dell EMC Proven Professional, NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or equivalent vendor certifications.
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or similar virtualization certification.
  • ITIL Foundation or higher-level certification.
  • Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
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