Storage and Backup Service Administrator (INFO SYS ANL 3)

Under general supervision of the Data Center Services Manager, the Storage and Backup Service Administrator is primarily responsible for the Data Center backup and storage technologies, providing first and second tier support ensuring the service remains available 24x7. This position is a member of a team that has high campus impact as it supports systems critical to the University's mission. This role researches, proposes, and implements backup and storage solutions supporting other Data Center services, including both on-prem and cloud storage and backup technologies. Plans and implements integrations with our virtualization environment and engages with clients on backup and storage solutions. Works on short and long-term assignments within the division, and contributes to the workgroup, unit or department on special projects. Supports backup and storage environment applications with programming effort.

Candidates must already possess authorization to work in the United States to be considered.

Apply By Date

3 / 23 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm

For Full Consideration Apply by 3 / 7 / 2025

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and / or educational degree if required of the position.

• Degree in Information Technology or related field and / or equivalent experience and training.
• Experience working in a enterprise environment supporting SANs and other storage devices.
• Experience managing enterprise backups and managing a complex, hybrid storage and backup environment.
• Experience with Windows and Linux system administration.
• Experience following industry trends in storage and backups, investigating solutions, testing those solutions, and deploying those new technologies.
• Experience programming in one of the following : Perl, bash, python, SQL with a in-depth understanding of programming languages and concepts.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills to clearly communicate technical issues and to effectively communicate with tact and diplomacy to various audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The mission of Information and Educational Technology (IET) is to create and support an information technology environment that enhances the ability of the UC Davis community to teach, do research, and provide public service. In support of the University's mission, IET will deliver an infrastructure of technological services appropriate to the requirements of the campus community.

IET provides the foundational and enabling infrastructure, hardware, software and systems that provide support for institutional activities including Data Center, virtualization, system administration, Identity and Access Management, Email, Telecommunications, network, website hosting, content management, and information security.

Within the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) division of IET, the Data Center provides the backbone to all compute on campus; maintaining over 1,000 VMs and 4PB of data at multiple locations, supporting services critical to all campus operations, including the student information system, DNS and Identity and Access Management.

The Storage and Backup Service Administrator is viewed as an experienced technical analyst who provides advanced support for the backup and storage infrastructure to both IET and campus clients. Working closely with the virtualization team, this position contributes to the overall virtualization, storage, and backup services for campus.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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