Distributed File System (DFS) Specialist IT Infrastructure

Job Title: Distributed File Service (DFS) Specialist

Department: IT Infrastructure / Systems Engineering
Location: [Insert Location]
Reports To: IT Manager / Infrastructure Lead

Job Summary:

The DFS Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Distributed File Systems across enterprise environments, including the administration of File Share services through the control of permissions via Active Directory security groups. This role ensures high availability, scalability, and performance of file storage systems, supporting business continuity and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy DFS architectures using technologies such as Microsoft DFS, on distributed storage platforms.
• Administer and monitor DFS namespaces, replication groups, and file shares.
• Troubleshoot DFS-related issues including replication failures, namespace inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks.
• Knowledge and experience on AD & OU’s
• Implement and maintain file system security, access controls, and auditing.
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Experience and knowledge on Windows File share & Managed folders.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery testing.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or storage engineering with a focus on DFS.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft DFS, Active Directory, NTFS permissions, and file replication services.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash) for automation and monitoring.
• Familiarity with enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery strategies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based DFS solutions (e.g., Azure File Sync, GCP).
• Knowledge of Windows-based DFS systems (e.g., GlusterFS, Ceph).
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent.