Storage Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Westlake, TX that is seeking a Storage Administrator.

Summary:
We are looking for a Storage Administrator to handle the storage and backup technology and in constant verbal and written contact with important team members and peers in India and U.S.
As Operations member of this team, this role will continue to evaluate and find opportunities to automate, promote DevOps and EngOps work. The Storage Administrator will be leading managing various Storage arrays of File, object & block and supporting day-to-day Linux and Unix sys administration tasks. This is a shift role Wed-Sat or Sun-Wed (10 hours each day) - with occasional expectations to work on other days when coverage may be short.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in IT across a broad range of technologies, with specific experience for few years in working in server and storage infrastructure technologies
* Working knowledge of storage subsystems and SAN/NAS/CAS Infrastructure is a must (e.g. Pure and Infinidat arrays)
* Knowledge on Commvault Backup software (preferred) or any backup software is must
* Good working knowledge on SAN switches
* Knowledge of any NAS product (NetApp)
* Knowledge on Hyper-converged Environment
* Knowledge on Linux, primarily Redhat Linux 7, 8 and 9
* Disk storage management experience
* Oncall coverage experience
* Troubleshooting skills on OS, hardware and storage issues to have a end-to-end view on infrastructure
* Experience driving Incident calls and working with Enterprise level customers and app teams
* Experience in working with Storage & Server Operations & Infrastructure team
* Expert in driving the crisis/high severity incident calls
* Expert in Agile methodology & IT Service Management

Nice to have:
* Knowledge of hypervisor technologies such as Openstack, VMWare & OLVM(Oracle Hypervisor) flavor is a huge plus
* Knowledge on any scripting languages
* Basic knowledge on Cloud technology
* Experience with Veritas products like Storage Foundation/Veritas Cluster Server is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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