Sr. SAN Storage and Infrastructure Specialist

Need locals to IOWA

End Client: State of Iowa

Job ID: 790676
Job Title: IA-DOM-DOIT INTS4 Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows
Interview: Either Web Cam or In Person Interview
Duration: 12+ Months Extendable
Location: 200 E Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50309
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Description:

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

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:

o Administration and maintenance of SAN Storage systems (Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp).

o SAN connectivity to mainframe environments.

o Managing virtualized environments, specifically VMWare.

o Windows system administration and Active Directory management.

o System management processes, scripting languages, and utility programs.

o Patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.

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.

Requirements

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.

Required Skills:

Skill	Category (Required/Preferred)	Required Experience	Candidate Experience (Years)
Experience in SAN Administration ? Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp	Required	10
Experience in SAN connectivity to Mainframe	Required	10
Experience in Administration and maintenance of VM and other servers	Required	10
Experience in Windows administration	Required	10
Experience in Active Directory Administration	Required	10
Knowledge of basic system management processes/systems	Required	10
Knowledge of information management, file structure, and data representation	Required	10
knowledge of scripting languages, operating systems, and utility programs	Required	10
Ability to complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards;	Required	10
Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills; both written and spoken.	Required	10
Ability to Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend patching/upgrades/troubleshooting	Required	10
Attention to details due to the documentation generated would be the basis of system rewrites.	Required	10
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