Virtualization and Storage Systems Administrator

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Job Description for Virtualization and Storage Systems Administrator

Virtualization and Storage Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's virtual infrastructure, including virtual machines, and storage systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and data protection by configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting both virtualization platforms like VMware and storage devices like SANs and NAS, often collaborating with other IT teams to implement and maintain data backup and recovery strategies.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Virtual Machine Management:

• Creating, configuring, and managing virtual machines on virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Provisioning virtual machine resources (CPU, memory, storage) based on application requirements.
• Performing VM migration, cloning, and snapshot operations.
• Monitoring VM performance and troubleshooting issues.
  
  

Storage Administration:

• Designing, implementing, and managing storage infrastructure (SAN, NAS, DAS).
• Monitoring storage capacity utilization and proactively managing storage expansion.
• Implementing data protection strategies like snapshots, replication, and backups
• Troubleshooting storage related issues and performance bottlenecks
  
  

Backup and Recovery:

• Managing backup systems and procedures for virtual machines and data stored on storage devices
• Performing regular backup tests and ensuring data recoverability
  
  

System Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Monitoring the health and performance of virtual infrastructure and storage systems
• Identifying and resolving performance issues proactively
• Applying updates and patches to virtualization and storage software
• Monitor emerging security vulnerabilities and available patches for various software applications.
• Analyze patch information to determine criticality and potential impact on systems.
• Prioritize patches based on risk level and business needs.
  
  

Collaboration and Support:

• Working with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration with network infrastructure and applications
• Providing technical support to end-users regarding virtual machine access and storage related issues
  
  

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements For Virtualization And Storage Systems Administrator

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience managing virtual environments and storage systems.
  
  

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Expertise in storage area networks (SAN), network attached storage (NAS), and storage protocols
• Deep understanding of storage protocols (iSCSI, FC, NFS)
• Understanding of backup and recovery solutions.
• Expertise in Windows Server administration and Linux (if applicable).
  
  

VDI Architecture and Design:

• Architecting and designing the VDI infrastructure, including selecting appropriate virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware Horizon, Microsoft Hyper-V), storage solutions, and network configurations to meet business requirements.
• Performing capacity planning to ensure sufficient resources are allocated for current and future VDI needs.
• Installing, configuring, and deploying VDI components like host servers, virtual machines, and storage arrays.
• Creating and managing master images for virtual desktops, including application packaging and provisioning.
  
  

Operational Skills:

• Experience with system administration tasks like user management, permissions, and patching
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in managing patch management tools (e.g., SCCM, WSUS, Qualys)
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network infrastructure
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automated patch deployment
  
  

Security Knowledge:

• Understanding of common vulnerabilities and exploits
• Awareness of security best practices for patch management
  
  

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to patch deployment
• Capability to analyze patch impacts and mitigate potential risks
  
  

Communication Skills:

• Clear communication with stakeholders regarding patch updates and potential disruptions
• Ability to effectively document patch management procedures
  
  

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Preferred Requirements

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of NetApp Infrastructure and Solutions
• Proficiency in backup solutions.
  
  

Certifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• CompTIA Storage
• Vendor specific storage certifications (NetApp)
  
  

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account
  
  

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $85,000- $110,000/ Annual

• Posted salary ranges re determined upon experience and education.
  
  

Additional Information:

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