Information Technology Engineer II - IM Business Collaboration

CHRISTUS Health • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Information Technology Engineer II (Enterprise Storage Engineer II) is a strategic position providing the highest level of technical skill and expertise in Storage Engineering as well as a tactical position involved with the execution of Storage Networking operations. The Information Technology Engineer II is responsible for full life cycle management of the storage environment including requirements gathering, design, implementation and support. This position has extensive technical knowledge and experience in operational maintenance, availability, capacity planning, and monitoring of critical Storage Area Networking (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS) and other storage related environments. The Information Technology Engineer II will design and build solutions based on business requirements, enterprise architecture, and knowledge of appropriate systems and system software. Provide knowledge and leadership in emerging storage technologies such as IT business continuity, replication, encryption, de-duplication, storage virtualization, thin provisioning, virtual tape, storage resource management (SRM), and database cloning. Day to day activities include storage provisioning, performance tuning, problem solving, capacity planning, adding volumes, scripting for automating of tasks, assigning ports, error tracking, data movement, software configurations, product evaluation, and addressing compatibility issues. The position also works as part of a cross-functional team that deals with the full spectrum of technology and will fulfill the role of third level support for storage technologies, providing training and direction to other technical staff that perform the bulk of the first and second level support tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related field or equivalent experience (5 years) required.
• Extensive technical knowledge of Storage Area Networks and Storage Engineering.
• Knowledgeable in HA and BCP concepts (RAID, SPOFs, etc).
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience with EMC Replication Manager or HP Continuous Access is required.
• In depth knowledge of electronic hardware to the component level as it relates to Data Center operations.
• In depth knowledge of Network-attached Storage platforms.
• In depth knowledge of Storage Area Network from specific detail about components and software.
• Hardware/Software experience with one or more of the following models is required: EMC Time Finder, SRDF or equivalent software.
• Must have worked with Storage Administrator software and have administered a SAN.
• Working knowledge of EMC Symmetric product lines such as PowerMax.
• In-depth knowledge of EMC, HP or Pure storage product lines.
• Knowledge of local and wide area networking on multiple platforms: Windows, Unix, Linux and VMware.
• Basic Understanding of Cloud Compute Technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a health care systems environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the future state of the storage network for CHRISTUS information management.
• Works with Solution Architects to define system standards.
• Designs storage solutions that meet the information system vision and strategy of the organization.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages projects, service requests, and routine assignments.
• Analyzes Storage Network configurations for critical corporate resources.
• Evaluates changes and additions for proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process.
• Develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of the storage network.
• Integrates storage network components, subsystems, and facilities into the existing technical environment.
• Assesses storage systems interoperability, replication, operational recoverability and impact on other systems.
• Installs, configures, and verifies the operation of storage network components.
• Designs, implements, and oversees a proactive process to collect and report data and statistics on the storage environment.
• Ensures the systems operate efficiently and meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in storage technologies.
• Provides training to IM associates and clients as needed.

Benefits

• Full Time position with a standard work schedule of 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree