Systems - Storage Area Network Administrator SME
Apply NowCompany: Quadrant, Inc.
Location: Quantico, VA 22134
Description:
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator SME
Quantico, VA
Pay From: $135,000 per year
MUST:
Experienced SAN Administrator SME
Active TS with SCI eligibility
Security+ or higher certification required
5 plus years of experience with managing/configuring SAN storage devices
Understanding of networking, In-depth knowledge of configuring Windows Server
In-depth understanding of NetApp SAN Storage Technologies
In-depth understanding of iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS protocols
In-depth knowledge of VMware vCenter, HA, DRS
Experience with SnapCenter
Professional series Certification preferred: NetApp (NCDA), EMC (EMCISA), Virtualization cert
IAT III Certification preferred (or must obtain within 180 days) CASP+ce, CCNP Security, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH
Bachelor's degree preferred
DUTIES:
Maintain the overall health of technologies associated with Storage Area Networks
Resolve SAN tickets escalated from the service desk to include executing the associated administrative activities and provide a weekly Messaging Status report for inclusion into a Weekly Status Report for the client
Provide SAN Capacity Reports and Performance Metrics every month
Provide documentation, guidance, and instruction to the Tier 1 service desk for handling standard SAN-related incidents, work orders, and service requests
Provide guidance and instruction to the Tier I organizations for handling standard SAN-related incidents and service requests
Provide SAN documentation to Tier I organizations on the procedures for completing SAN-related tasks
Submit and execute SAN-related Request for Change (RFC) tasks
Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II, Tier III, and other sections as required
Monitor the health of SANs with government-provided event management tools
Provide project support for SAN-related technologies
Coordinate with the Engineering Team and other sections on SAN issues
Support change management process; submit requests through the Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards
Escalate product issues to third-party product vendors upon Government approval
Implement thresholds to monitor tools and conduct proactive event remediation
Work closely with Government personnel to continually improve the SAN performance while recommending solutions that reduce the overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increase the Government's Return on Investment (ROI) for the SAN
Provide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI)
Provision new storage to include LUNs, VMware datastores, and command shares as needed
Perform mailbox restores in conjunction with the Exchange team, utilizing NetApp Single Mailbox Restore (SMBR)
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".
Quantico, VA
Pay From: $135,000 per year
MUST:
Experienced SAN Administrator SME
Active TS with SCI eligibility
Security+ or higher certification required
5 plus years of experience with managing/configuring SAN storage devices
Understanding of networking, In-depth knowledge of configuring Windows Server
In-depth understanding of NetApp SAN Storage Technologies
In-depth understanding of iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS protocols
In-depth knowledge of VMware vCenter, HA, DRS
Experience with SnapCenter
Professional series Certification preferred: NetApp (NCDA), EMC (EMCISA), Virtualization cert
IAT III Certification preferred (or must obtain within 180 days) CASP+ce, CCNP Security, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH
Bachelor's degree preferred
DUTIES:
Maintain the overall health of technologies associated with Storage Area Networks
Resolve SAN tickets escalated from the service desk to include executing the associated administrative activities and provide a weekly Messaging Status report for inclusion into a Weekly Status Report for the client
Provide SAN Capacity Reports and Performance Metrics every month
Provide documentation, guidance, and instruction to the Tier 1 service desk for handling standard SAN-related incidents, work orders, and service requests
Provide guidance and instruction to the Tier I organizations for handling standard SAN-related incidents and service requests
Provide SAN documentation to Tier I organizations on the procedures for completing SAN-related tasks
Submit and execute SAN-related Request for Change (RFC) tasks
Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II, Tier III, and other sections as required
Monitor the health of SANs with government-provided event management tools
Provide project support for SAN-related technologies
Coordinate with the Engineering Team and other sections on SAN issues
Support change management process; submit requests through the Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards
Escalate product issues to third-party product vendors upon Government approval
Implement thresholds to monitor tools and conduct proactive event remediation
Work closely with Government personnel to continually improve the SAN performance while recommending solutions that reduce the overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increase the Government's Return on Investment (ROI) for the SAN
Provide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI)
Provision new storage to include LUNs, VMware datastores, and command shares as needed
Perform mailbox restores in conjunction with the Exchange team, utilizing NetApp Single Mailbox Restore (SMBR)
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".