Description:
The Storage Administrator (STORADM) manages storage systems and associated backup systems and devices.
Note: Required hours may be out of normal business hrs. More than 40 hrs possible noting IOWA does not permit overtime. Flex time is also a possibility.
Scope:
- Perform configuration management, problem management and monitoring of enterprise data storage systems.
- Provision storage for use by mainframes, virtual and physical servers and databases.
- Collaborate with other IT personnel on technology and support design and issues.
- Configure and manage DR replication to ensure the ability to rapidly recover systems during outage events.
- Monitor health and utilization of systems. Experience with IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (TPC) preferred
- Perform trending and performance analysis.
- Provide health and performance reporting and take appropriate actions based on trends in data.
Description:
- The Storage Administrator (STORADM) manages storage systems and associated backup systems and devices.
- Manages centralized, complex and heterogeneous storage environments, and ensures high availability and reliable access to data.
- Establishes storage for newly installed applications or for the migration from other storage systems.
- Reviews log files to identify capacity and backup errors.
- Provides information to end users on capacity and availability.
- Conducts compatibility tests with vendor-provided programs.
- Requires knowledge and experience in the deployment of commonly used network connectivity schemas used to connect devices requiring storage to the storage mechanism.
- Recovers data when lost due to failure of hardware component or other error.
- Conducts capacity planning reviews and implements additional storage based on pre-established solutions in order to ensure the availability of additional capacity when needed.
- Working knowledge of IBM SAN Volume Controller (SVC), IBM V7000, and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
- Experience with SAN replication technologies and disaster recovery planning
- Working knowledge of basic RAID, storage tiering, storage architecture concepts, storage virtualization, replication processes and storage best prac
- Experience monitoring and troubleshooting storage performance. IBM TPC experience preferred
- NetApp Data OnTap experience a plus
- IBM mainframe storage and virtual tape management a plus
- Demonstrated ability to identify, research and analyze technical problems and recommend solutions
- Demonstrated ability to interact, advise, guide, train, and communicate effectively and professionally
- Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of IBM SAN Volume Controller
- Experience with SAN replication technologies
- Working knowledge of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
- Experience monitoring and troubleshooting storage performance
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
What We Do
vTech solution Inc. is a Managed IT Services firm based out of Washington DC with a primary focus on Cloud Computing and Professional Services. vTech was incorporated in January 2006 under the Commonwealth of Virginia as an IT Professional firm. vTech has experienced constant growth over the years and has developed various IT service capabilities by diversifying its service portfolio to IT Consulting, Enterprise Software Solutions, and Cloud Computing Services to provide complete IT Managed Service offerings. Currently, we are one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies and have been consecutively named in INC. 5000 list for the past five years. Our focus is to enhance the level of success for our clients by efficiently offering the highest quality services. We use the most advanced IT technologies and practices to add value to our client services. We specialized in core competencies which include Cloud solutions, Network Services, Security Solutions, Customized Application Services, System Integration, AI Tools, and Professional IT Services such as Project Management, Staff Augmentation, and IT Infrastructure Services. vTech Solution's unwavering dedication to results defines our brand. Our time-tested management processes, quality control methods, and state-of-the-art work environment ensure that our clients' most complex projects are delivered on time, on budget, and message. "vTech encourages and supports a healthy work-life balance for its employees. It offers a workplace where you can work with dignity and independence. vTech offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer tuition and training expense reimbursement and a flexible work schedule."
