Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware - Locals Only

The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking a skilled senior level Infrastructure Technical Specialist (INTS4) with expertise in SAN Storage.

Client wants resources out of the Des Moines metro - no relocations  This resource will need to be available to work on site as needed.

Job Opportunity: Senior SAN Storage and Infrastructure Specialist
The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Specialist with deep expertise in SAN Storage administration and strong proficiency in VMware, Windows Administration, and Active Directory. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of the DOM’s enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will lead the maintenance, upgrades, and optimization of the infrastructure while supporting mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SAN Storage platforms (Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Oversee SAN connectivity to mainframe environments, addressing any issues and optimizing integration.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments (VMWare) and Windows servers across the enterprise.
• Perform critical Active Directory administration, including user management, group policies, and directory security.
• Execute system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting with minimal downtime.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation to support system rewrites and ongoing improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing clear and effective communication to ensure alignment.
• Participate in on-call rotations for nightly and weekend patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in:
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality documentation.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and learn new systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or SAN vendor-specific certifications.
• Experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages to automate processes.

SKills:

Experience in SAN Administration – Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp Required 10 Years

Experience in SAN connectivity to Mainframe Required 10 Years

Experience in Administration and maintenance of VM and other servers Required 10 Years

Experience in Windows administration Required 10 Years

Experience in Active Directory Administration Required 10 Years

Knowledge of basic system management processes/systems Required 10 Years

Knowledge of information management, file structure, and data representation Required 10 Years

knowledge of scripting languages, operating systems, and utility programs Required 10 Years

Ability to complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards; Required 10 Years

Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills; both written and spoken. Required 10 Years

Ability to Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend patching/upgrades/troubleshooting Required 10 Years

Attention to details due to the documentation generated would be the basis of system rewrites. Required 10 Years

Clear, strong and precise Verbal and written communication skills are needed in order to workand coordinate with multiple teams Required 10 Years

Ability to Work independently with little supervision or guidance Required 10 Years

Wllingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and businessfunctionality. Required 10 Years