IA-DOM-DOIT INTS4 Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows

Job Description

Client wants resources out of the Des Moines metro – no relocations This resource will need to be available to work on site as needed.

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.