Junior Storage Administrator

Maximus is seeking a Junior Storage Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission-critical systems in defense of our Homeland.

We are seeking an experienced Jr Storage Administrator to join our team. As a Jr Storage Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's storage infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing storage administration, provisioning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our storage systems.

This position is on-site, five days a week, and requires an active secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS079, T1, Band 4

Job-Specific 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.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• 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.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Colorado Springs, CO.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
• 4 or more years of experience in a Storage Administration role or in a related field.
• Familiarity with IBM technologies.

Job-Specific Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Recent experience working with DHS agencies
• Certifications such as: IBM Certified Specialist - Storage Solutions, SCSA, SCSP, SCSE

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Minimum Requirements

TCS079, T1, Band 4

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

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Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.