Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Storage Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 8)
Data Center Services (DCS,) is a shared service organization within Enterprise Information Services (EIS.) DCS serves the citizens of Oregon by enabling and supporting the missions of more than 150 State of Oregon agencies, Boards and Commissions through the delivery of Information Technology (IT) services. The DCS team maintains and operates a state-of-the-art Data Center, providing a highly secure environment with redundant infrastructure for high availability and efficiency. The services we provide include network connectivity (WAN, LAN, and Wireless), server hosting (mainframe, iSeries, AIX, Linux, and Windows), email services, data center colocation and data backup services.
As a member of the Enterprise Storage team within DCS, you will provide a high level of technical expertise in support of enterprise storage for the mid-range and distributed systems computing environment of most state agencies. You will specialize in Storage solution design and integration, customer service, storage allocation, configuration, performance and capacity monitoring. You are responsible for the day-to-day health of the storage infrastructure and for ensuring that its availability remains within the parameters of the State Data Centers service level commitments.
For a full review of the position duties, details, and working conditions, please click here.
Please note:
This essential* position will be assigned to following shift: Day (hours flexible between 6 am - 6 pm) and may work weekends or on-call, depending on current business needs. This position is not suitable for full-time remote work and will require on-site attendance approximately 1x per week.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
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An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 5 years of information systems experience in: designing, configuring and administering an enterprise class storage environment.; OR
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A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: designing, configuring and administering an enterprise class storage environment.; OR
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Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: designing, configuring and administering an enterprise class storage environment.
Desired Attributes:
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Experience working in a VMware hypervisor environment.
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Strong technical analytical skills in a secure data-center environment.
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Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Project Management processes.
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Proven ability and skill to clearly explain complex/technical concepts in terms that are understandable for technical and non-technical audiences.
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Demonstrated skill and ability to collaborate with teammates and build positive business relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, and others outside of their organization.
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Demonstrated experience and skill working with the following storage system related products: VSANs, Fibre channel Protocol and architecture, FCIP, Fibre-channel SAN hardware and infrastructure, Hitachi enterprise storage systems, Hitachi modular storage systems, Disk performance and analysis, RAID levels, LUN management, Storage replication, File and filesystem replication, Hitachi Command Suite, Hitachi Storage Navigator, Hitachi Hi Command CLI.
Application Details and Instructions
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Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
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This announcement is for 1 (one,) full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Storage Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 8) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
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Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an accommodation, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas, at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. If you are ready to work with a great group of IT professionals, please consider joining our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about ensuring that information confidentiality, integrity, scalability, and availability is maintained.
Additional benefits include:
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Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
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Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
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Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
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Hybrid work environment supported and encouraged! This position is eligible for hybrid work but is not suitable for full-time remote work, in-office work will be required. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.
Additional Details
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Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation.
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Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
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Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
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Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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*This position is designated as an “Essential Position” (State Policy #60.015.01) in all cases of official State office closures. The incumbent in this position is required to report to work in all cases of official notification of State office closures. Exceptions: previously approved vacation and absences. This position may be assigned tasks outside the normal position duties as needed to respond to the special conditions of the closures. If reporting to the normal work location is deemed too dangerous, then the person in this position must contact their supervisor to be reassigned to an alternate and/or remote location.
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