Enterprise Backup and Storage Administrator

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•$37 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Enterprise Backup and Storage Administrator (IT Storage Engineer Specialist III /IV) with experience managing SAN, NAS and backup environments. You will be part of the Computational Services team that oversees the enterprise and technical server and storage platforms for the Aerospace Corporation. The team oversees thousands of enterprise and high-performance computing systems both on-premise as well as in the cloud. We work with rocket scientists and engineers to develop cutting edge solutions to complex space enterprise problems and to assure mission success of critical national space assets. In your role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our enterprise storage environment, which include SAN, NAS and backup. S/he will be working and collaborating with other cross-functional team members who all have a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

A minimum of (3) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in an IT server/storage support role, including enterprise backups, preferably with NetBackup, is required
Experience with large enterprise tape libraries including administration of off-site vaulting
Basic working knowledge of computing systems (i.e., Microsoft Windows-and Linux-based servers) is required
Familiar with basic SAN and NAS concepts and technologies including SAN zoning and LUN security, NFS, and Windows shares
Document and train operations staff to run and maintain storage infrastructure
Demonstrate strong customer service skills, with ability to remain professional and courteous in stressful situations
The ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent which meets DoD 8570.01-M requirements for IAT Level II personnel will be required
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
A minimum of (5) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in an IT server/storage support role, including enterprise backups, preferably with NetBackup, is required
A minimum of (3) or more years of with enterprise SAN and NAS preferably NetApp and Hitachi storage systems
Experience performing SAN operations such as creating LUNs, LUN security
Experience with fibre channel SAN infrastructure including SAN zoning
Experience with provisioning and maintaining NFS and Windows shares on NAS storage

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with Agile and Scrum is strongly preferred
Experience with NAS replication and data protection solutions is desired
Cisco MDS fibre channel switch experience is beneficial
Object storage experience is a value-add
CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent that meets DoD 8570.01-M requirements for IAT Level II personnel is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform backup operations support for Windows, Linux, Hyper-V and NAS systems including:
Backup and restore support
Maintain and support backup jobs and policies
Monitor backup environments
Report and escalate critical backup environment issues
Create and report backup environment status
Maintain and update backup environment auditing reports and logs
Perform backup tape operations tasks including maintaining large enterprise tape libraries and offsite tape exchanges
Perform capacity reports
Work closely with other engineers across functional teams in areas such as Windows, Linux, high performance computing and networking
Demonstrated ability to effectively work in collaborative, geographically distributed team
Must have a strong work ethic, organized and detail-oriented, be a self-starter with excellent time-management, good problem solving and multitasking skills

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect