Storage Administrator

Job description

The IBM Cloud Infrastructure Service Team works on the heart of the IBM Cloud. We provide cloud infrastructure as a service from a growing number of data centers and network points of presence around the world. Our customers range from web startups to global enterprises.
We are seeking motivated Storage Administrators for our offices in Dallas or Houston, TX. This role will support the systems that provide IBM's best-in-class hosting platform. Day-to-day tasks include deploying, monitoring and maintaining complex solutions to meet the requirements of the business and our customers. Come join our team!

Responsibilities:

● Provide daily administration and resolution of advanced maintenance and performance issues on NetApp Clustered Data OnTAP, NetApp SANtricity, OnCommand Insight;
● Provide support on installs, upgrades, retrofits, etc.;
● Provide advanced level guidance and technical expertise on storage configuration, best practices and troubleshooting of common block/file protocols, including iSCSl, NFS, ClFS;
● Provide advanced performance and system diagnostics; analyze results to ensure optimal operations;
● Maintain platform and procedural documentation;
● Work with various stakeholders to plan architecture, upgrades and capacity planning;
● Assist with day-to-day operations of data protection/disaster recovery environments as needed;
● Provide on-call support as required.

CLDSFT5K
Auto req ID

170635BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Software Developer
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Software Development & Support
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Hybrid Cloud
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

DALLAS
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

● Minimum of 1 year working as a Storage Administrator;
● NetApp platform experience (Clustered Data OnTAP 8.x, 9.x);
● Solid understanding and working experience with storage virtualization concepts;
● Strong foundational knowledge of Linux, Windows, Xen Server, VMware, etc.
● Understanding of common operating system concepts and procedures for storage configuration and functionality to include software iSCSI initiator, MPIO, LVM, file system, etc.
● Ability to provide on-call support as needed for issue resolutions, roll-outs, upgrades, etc.
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

● Possess a NCDA or NCIE certification;
● Prior working experience with cloud technology;
● Hands-on experience with enterprise storage platforms

Secondary Job Category

Other Software Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements

None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire