As a Server,Storage, you'll need to:
The ITServer, Storage & BackupSpecialist designs, installs, configures, tests,manages, monitors, supports,and troubleshoots all server, storage & vmwarevirtualization, backupcomponents of the Data Center, disaster recovery siteand other remotelocations. Inspects work performed by contractors, vendors andpersonnel toensure work meets specifications and is compliant with qualitystandards.
ANetwork Engineer job deion can thereforecomprise of:
Designing andimplementing new DC solutionsand/or improving the efficiency of current DC
Installing, configuring and supporting DC,VM equipment including Servers,Storage, SAN Switches, VMware virtualization,AD, DNS and DHCP, NMS.
Designs, builds,configures, installs,monitors and supports the physical and virtual serverenvironment, includingvarious platforms and vendors
Designs,configures, manages and monitorshighly scalable physical and virtual storageenvironment, including multipleSAN’s, NAS’s and other storage devices
Designs,configures, manages and monitorsdata backup environment, including off-sitedisaster recovery, tape libraries,and file recovery utilizing multiple vendorsolutions for the entire school district.
Installs,configures, tests and updatesserver operating systems and related server-classsoftware and monitoringsystems
Firewall, Antivirusand other securitybasic knowledge.
Procuring DCequipment and managingsubcontractors involved with DC installation
Maximising networkperformance throughongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
Arranging scheduledupgrades
Investigatingfaults in the DC
Updating DCequipment to the latestfirmware releases
Reporting Infra statusto key stakeholders
Experience withCommand Line Interfaces tomanage computer equipment
IT Support relatingto technical issuesinvolving Microsoft's core business applications andoperating systems.
Respond to andresolve alerts and ticketsgenerated from the monitoring system and/or customerrequests in a timelyfashion.
Maintain accuratetime and records in allservice tickets as performed.
Maintain systemconfiguration informationwithin ticketing system and ensure it is attached torelevant tickets.
Communicate withcustomers as neededregarding ticket progress, changes or agreed outages.
Escalate servicerequests that requireengineer level support in a timely fashion to preventbreech of SLA.
Server Storage Engineerjob qualificationsand requirements
Holding a degreeand having a technicalbackground will be required to gain a Server Storage Engineer role.Degrees in the followingsubjects can be included:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering orInformation Technology or,Computer Science,
5-8 years of relevant experience as anetwork engineer including phone,remote support, and hands on
Hands-on experience with monitoring,Server and storage networkdiagnostic and network analytics tools
As well as formalqualifications, a NetworkEngineer job deion should include the followingqualities:
Skills
excellent problem-solving and analyticalskills
good communication, teamwork andnegotiation skills
familiarity with the main datamanipulation languages and the principles of database design
the ability to work to tight deadlinesunder pressure
good organisational skills
flexibility and adaptability
Strongdocumentation skills
the ability to create and maintain strongworking relationships with colleagues and customers
a willingness to keep up to date withdevelopments in new technology
an understanding of informationlegislation, such as the Data Protection Act.