SAN Administrator (Secret) (4043)

SMX is seeking a SAN Administrator. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the implementation and Maintenance of multiple Storage Area networks. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and effective communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Storage Area Network (SAN) administration
  
  
  
  • Document processes, procedures, upgrades and problems.
  
  
  • Upgrade software, monitor performance and evaluate trends and needs.
  
  
  • Manage, transform and provide user access to large datasets. Install, configure, support and maintain storage area networks and associated technology.
  
  
  • All SAN connection VIA Fiber Currently maintaining ten different SAN
  
  
  
  


• Enterprise Backup Administration
  
  
  
  • Monitor backup jobs across multiple platforms.
  
  
  • Perform routine disaster recovery scenarios.
  
  
  • Maintain backup policies and standards, including overseeing legal hold retention policies.
  
  
  • Troubleshoot performance problems and propose solutions.
  
  
  • Manage all equipment for backup environment to include servers, disk, and tape storage devices. Install client on all OS platforms as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Collection and documentation of IT related data.


• Monitoring/Alerting system deployment and configuration.


• System management and contingency planning. Perform all infrastructure requirements as needed. Cabling, installing, inventory tracking. Support UNIX and Windows groups where assistance is required. (Deployments, Updates, Patches, etc.)


• After Hours as needed.

Required Skills: 

• Available to work onsite at Patuxent River NAS at least two days a week.


• The selected applicant must have DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level II Certification (Security + CE equivalent, or greater), and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in RDT&E environments.


• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


• Scripting using NetApp CLI commands


• Strong competency with NETAPP Storage systems. (FAS8200, AFF A200, AFF A300/A700 Cluster)


• Experience in administering NetAPP Storage systems on Data ONTAP.


• Strong competency with RUBRIK Backup systems


• Knowledge of VMware vSphere Systems


• Knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating System


• Knowledge of Networking


• Knowledge of Data ONTAP version 9.x


• Knowledge of Data Protection systems (backend backup systems, protocols and SLAs)


• Proficient in Administering and Storage Provisioning in multi-vendor OS environment including Solaris, RedHat Linux, and Windows

Desired Skills:

• Scripting using NetApp CLI commands


• Familiarity with communicating technical concepts with stakeholders


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Organizational and communication skills.


• Testing and troubleshooting of application solutions, system architecture.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025

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