Storage Administrator

RELI GROUP INC•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Administer and maintain the storage infrastructure, including storage area networks (SAN). Monitor storage performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability. Provision storage resources and allocate space to meet the needs of the organization's applications and data. Troubleshoot and resolve storage issues, collaborating with cross- functional teams and vendors as necessary. Implement and maintain storage security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data protection mechanisms. Conduct storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements. Create and maintain documentation related to storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Ensure appropriate storage medium are controlled and accounted for in the inventory and released to off-site processes and to on-site storage areas. Ensure all restorable media; necessary copies of software, documentation, and supplies stored at the off-site location are kept current and reviewed periodically for relevance. Maintain procedures for delivery of the backup materials to recovery facilities/site.

Requirements

7 or more years of experience in a Storage Administration role or in a related field.
5 or more years of experience with IBM technologies.
Active Secret security clearance required.
Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
This is an on-site position at a government facility.
Requires presence on-site five days per week.
Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the storage infrastructure, including storage area networks (SAN).
Monitor storage performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
Provision storage resources and allocate space to meet the needs of the organization's applications and data.
Troubleshoot and resolve storage issues, collaborating with cross- functional teams and vendors as necessary.
Implement and maintain storage security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data protection mechanisms.
Conduct storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements.
Create and maintain documentation related to storage configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Ensure appropriate storage medium are controlled and accounted for in the inventory and released to off-site processes and to on-site storage areas.
Ensure all restorable media; necessary copies of software, documentation, and supplies stored at the off-site location are kept current and reviewed periodically for relevance.
Maintain procedures for delivery of the backup materials to recovery facilities/site.