Senior level SAN Storage, VM Ware, AD, Windows
- VRK IT VISION
4 Days Ago
10-20 per Hourly
NA
Denison-IA
10-15 Years
Required Skills: Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows
Job Description
ROLE:- Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows
Job ID:- 790676
Location:- Des Moines, IA (Hybrid) – Local Candidates only no relocations. This resource will need to be available to work on site as needed.
Duration:- 5+ Months
Mode of Interview:- Either Web Cam or In-Person Interview
Job Description:-
Job Opportunity: Senior SAN Storage and Infrastructure Specialist
The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Specialist with deep expertise in SAN Storage administration and strong proficiency in VMware, Windows Administration, and Active Directory. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of the DOM’s enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will lead the maintenance, upgrades, and optimization of the infrastructure while supporting mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain SAN Storage platforms (Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Oversee SAN connectivity to mainframe environments, addressing any issues and optimizing integration.
Administer and maintain virtualized environments (VMWare) and Windows servers across the enterprise.
Perform critical Active Directory administration, including user management, group policies, and directory security.
Execute system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting with minimal downtime.
Create and maintain detailed documentation to support system rewrites and ongoing improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing clear and effective communication to ensure alignment.
Participate in on-call rotations for nightly and weekend patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in:
Administration and maintenance of SAN Storage systems (Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp).
SAN connectivity to mainframe environments.
Managing virtualized environments, specifically VMWare.
Windows system administration and Active Directory management.
System management processes, scripting languages, and utility programs.
Patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality documentation.
Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and learn new systems and processes.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferred Skills (Optional):
Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or SAN vendor-specific certifications.
Experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages to automate processes.
Skill Required / Desired Yrs of Experience
Experience in SAN Administration – Pure, IBM, Dell, NetApp Required 10
Experience in SAN connectivity to Mainframe Required 10
Experience in Administration and maintenance of VM and other servers Required 10
Experience in Windows administration Required 10
Experience in Active Directory Administration Required 10
Knowledge of basic system management processes/systems Required 10
Knowledge of information management, file structure, and data representation Required 10
knowledge of scripting languages, operating systems, and utility programs Required 10
Ability to complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful
status updates; follow quality standards; Required 10
Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills;
both written and spoken. Required 10
Ability to Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend
patching/upgrades/troubleshooting Required 10
Attention to details due to the documentation generated would be
the basis of system rewrites. Required 10
Clear, strong and precise Verbal and written communication
skills are needed in order to workand coordinate with multiple teams Required 10
Ability to Work independently with little supervision or guidance Required 10
Wllingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes,
and businessfunctionality. Required 10
