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Essential Functions:

• Install or upgrade, configure and troubleshoot UNIX (HPUX, AIX, Solaris, and Linux), Windows, Network Appliance, network infrastructure (Cisco, Dell, Others) and other information technology systems based on standard processes.
• Maintain a diverse array of NetApp storage appliances and assist in the rapid deployment of provisioning by automated methods.
• Monitor system stability and performance and ensure the smooth and efficient utilization of all resources.
• Reconfigure grid computing and storage for different users and tests.
• Be part of an engineering team responsible for shared corporate resources and infrastructure with 24 hour availability.
• Attend internal client meetings and stay attuned to users needs and assist the engineering community with technical issues.
• Assist in planning resources to meet schedules and requirements, manage resources, keep software tools, and equipment running smoothly.
• Support equipment lifecycle activities: procurement, logistics and inventory of equipment and software.
• Assist client community with technical issues.
• Work with external vendors.
• Keep track of projects/tasks in our online ticketing system, writing comprehensive documentation, participating in the weekly departmental review/planning meetings.

Requirements:

• Energetic, customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills, dependable, flexible and able to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• 5+ years of experience administrating UNIX and Microsoft Windows (2003, XP,) production environments.
• Good knowledge of Data Storage required with a working knowledge of NetApp DataONTAP.
• Knowledge of at least three different UNIX/LINUX(Solaris, AIX, or HP/UX and Redhat or Novel/SuSE Linux), platforms, and working knowledge of at least one other.
• Experience with Windows operating platforms(2000,2003,XP).
• Prefer familiarity with automated quality assurance laboratory environments.
• Prefer experience with Data Storage iSCSI, Fiber Channel, SAN protocols, system.
• Booting methods and a working knowledge of NetApp DataONTAP.
• Programming or scripting skills considered helpful(PERL, BASH, KSH, PHP, VBS).
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP and Windows Back Office networking (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory).
• Good knowledge of Cisco IOS.
• Working knowledge of applications such as MS Exchange, Databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and Perforce, MS Word, Viso.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills, ability to work with other lab administrators as a team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system problems.
• Ability to work independently and in a timely fashion, requiring little direction to do tasks/objectives.
• Must be able to travel (less than 5%).