The System Administrator supports the organization's core infrastructure with a specialized focus on enterprise storage systems, particularly NetApp ONTAP and Azure cloud storage solutions. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing storage environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with NetApp storage arrays, Azure storage services, and general Windows/Linux system administration.
- Manage and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage systems, including volumes, aggregates, snapshots, and replication.
- Monitor storage performance, capacity, and health, ensuring optimal availability and reliability.
- Configure and support CIFS/NFS shares, quotas, and access controls.
- Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance for NetApp hardware.
- Troubleshoot storage-related issues across servers, applications, and network paths.
- Administer Azure storage accounts, including Blob, File, and Disk storage.
- Implement and maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies using Azure tools.
- Monitor cloud storage performance, cost, and utilization, recommending optimizations where needed.
- Ensure secure configurations aligned with organizational policies and cloud best practices.
- Provide Tier II/III support for Windows and/or Linux servers, including patching, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Assist with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity-related tasks.
- Support virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and their integration with storage systems.
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation planning.
- Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, storage layouts, and operational procedures.
- Monitor storage and system health using approved tools and dashboards.
- Track and report on capacity, performance trends, and storage consumption.
- Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend hardware lifecycle.
- Collaborate with networking, security, and cloud teams to ensure end-to-end service reliability.
- Ensure storage environments meet organizational security standards and compliance requirements.
- Implement and maintain encryption, access controls, and secure data handling practices.
- Support audits, inventory reviews, and configuration management activities.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master's Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field.
Other Job Specific Skills- Hands-on experience with NetApp ONTAP administration.
- Experience managing Azure storage services (Blob, File, Disk, ANF, or File Sync).
- Strong understanding of storage protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI).
- Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux system administration.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).
- Ability to troubleshoot across storage, OS, network, and application layers.
Preferred Skills- NetApp certifications (NCDA, NCIE).
- Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar).
- Experience with backup and DR platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup).
- Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
- Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and hybrid storage architectures.
Compensation RangesCompensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
EEO RequirementsIt is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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