Unix and Storage System Engineer
Unix and Storage System Engineer
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Job no: 70976
Department: IMT-Operations & Host Systems
Employer: State of New York
Payroll Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst, NSSL4
Bargaining Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Salary: commesurate with experience
Work type: Full-time
Location: Syracuse
Categories: Information Management & Technology
Job Summary: | Unix and Storage System Engineer is responsible for administration and support of all supported Unix and Linux OS implementation, and the installation, setup, technical operation and system administration of all enterprise storage systems. Provides direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, coordination, programming, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to Unix/Linux operating system software, and the range of applications and tools that support the testing and production environments relating to Unix/Linux computing. Ensures stable performance for the Unix/Linux environment through performance monitoring and tuning; ensures systems maintenance of Unix/Linux and all related systems. Plans and implements major software upgrades, ensuring change management procedures and methodologies are implemented and followed. Duties include full life cycle storage area network (SAN) administration, architecture, and support including storage utilization/capacity planning and adjusting storage requirements. Designs modifications and changes to the SAN infrastructure and assists in the implementation and documentation of all configuration changes. Evaluates new technologies and architecting solutions. Performs daily enterprise activities including management, zoning, provisioning, troubleshooting, and debugging. Provides status reporting (availability, performance capacity utilization) as required. Builds partnerships with project teams and works closely with internal and external customers and vendors to provide detailed analysis and trending of storage usage, ensuring that support expectations are maintained/exceeded including planning of new or upgraded SAN and storage equipment. Uses storage management tools to discover, monitor, provision and report on the storage infrastructure. Participates in root cause analysis for significant problems and suggests clear recommendations for improvements. |
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Minimum Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience (will consider Associate's degree and eight (8) years related experience) required. Unix/Linux system administration skills or Enterprise Storage administration skills plus strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and customer service skills required. ****Candidates who possess at least a Bachelor's degree OR an Associate's degree plus two years related experience will be considered for a lower level position with commensurate salary. |
Preferred Qualifications: |
Specific experience and skills with Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Python and shell scripting, Apache, Veritas Netbackup, Pure Storage, Dell/EMC Storage, and Brocade Fibre Channel networks preferred. High ability in effective communication, attention to detail, and proven customer service preferred. |
Work Days: |
Weekdays 8:00AM-4:30PM and off hours as required |
Message to Applicants: | |
Recruitment Office: | Human Resources |
Executive Order: | Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. |
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
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