System Storage Admin. (Rack and Stack)

Syncreon Consulting • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The System Storage Admin (Rack and Stack) manages Linux systems, storage servers, virtualization, and related development and network tools. The role includes storage provisioning, monitoring, backup and recovery, access control, hardware installation, and server migration between a main data center, colocation facility, and labs. The position requires substantial Linux systems administration experience, strong VMware administration skills, and the ability to work independently and communicate professionally with technical and non-technical personnel.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of system administration experience in Linux environments.
• High skill level in VMware administration and management.
• High skill level in managing storage servers, including NetApp and Pure Storage.
• Proficiency in shell scripting, creating cron jobs, analyzing log files, managing user accounts and groups, configuring iptables, and setting up mail services.
• Ability to multitask.
• Independent, self-starting work style.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical personnel.
• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-301), another DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II-compliant certification, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with web-based technologies, including reverse proxy servers, SSL certificate configuration, three-tier architecture, service-oriented architecture, enterprise service bus, HTTP, and browser differences.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to move servers to and from the main data center, colocation facility, and labs.

Nice To Haves

• Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Linux+, such as CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Experience with Cisco network equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage VMware environments.
• Administer Jenkins, Git, and DevOps tools.
• Manage storage servers, including NetApp and Pure Storage systems.
• Perform storage provisioning, system monitoring, backup and recovery, and access control.
• Manage network equipment; Cisco equipment is preferred.
• Perform Linux system administration, including shell scripting, creating cron jobs, analyzing log files, managing user accounts and groups, configuring iptables, and setting up mail services.
• Install new hardware and migrate existing servers, including rack-and-stack work.
• Move servers between the main data center, colocation facility, and labs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed