Senior Server and Storage Administrator
MNP
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with a team of IT professionals, including system administrators, network engineers, and support staff
- Monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and other critical components
- Configure storage systems, including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and direct-attached storage
- Support virtualized environments, Active Directory, Exchange Server, regular backups and SQL
- Respond to and resolve escalated IT issues and incidents, coordinating with team members and other departments as needed
- Implement incident management best practices to minimize service disruptions and downtime
- Coordinate and oversee changes to IT systems, ensuring proper planning, testing, and documentation
- Implement change management processes to minimize risks associated with system modifications
- Support planning for future IT infrastructure needs based on business growth and technology trends
- Ensure that systems have sufficient capacity to handle current and future demands
- Develop relationships with IT vendors, ensuring that service agreements and contracts are adhered to
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies or services that may benefit the organization
- Administer day-to-day operations of the data center, FM200 fire suppression system, cooling system, environmental system (AVTech room alert), including server hardware, networking equipment, and storage systems
- Ensure the availability, performance, Riello multi power modular ups and reliability of data center infrastructure
- Monitor and optimize power and cooling systems (Liebert Vertiv) to maintain an optimal operating environment for IT equipment
- Keep up-to-date with advancements in storage technologies, industry best practices, and emerging trends
- At least 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex server and storage environments.
- In-depth knowledge of the Windows Server family, VMware vSphere and iSCSI and NFS Storage Array’s
- Strong understanding of iSCSI and NFS protocols as it relates to VMware environments
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policies
- Knowledge of change and release practices for infrastructure delivery and support and implementing continuous improvement