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BAE Systems

Systems Admin II

Broomfield, CO · On-site

We are seeking a Storage Administrator II with the focus of Dell/HP/NetApp Storage Administration. In this role, the systems administrator will work on a team supporting program initiatives in secure ...

Apex Systems

Systems Administrator-CO

Littleton, CO · On-site

$75 - $95/hr

Job#: 3044114 Systems Administrator Location: Littleton, CO Role Overview We are seeking a Systems ... Experience with NetApp storage solutions. * Experience with containerization technologies such as ...

Chipton Ross

Systems Administrator

Del Rey, CA · On-site

$110/hr

Job #219579 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Adminstrator for a contract opportunity in Littleton ... Preferred experience includes managing storage, specifically NFS solutions on NetApp platforms.

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What does a freelance NetApp Storage Admin do?

A Freelance NetApp Storage Admin is an independent IT professional who specializes in managing, configuring, and supporting NetApp storage systems for various clients. Their responsibilities typically include installing storage hardware and software, monitoring system performance, performing regular backups, and troubleshooting storage-related issues. They may also help with capacity planning, implementing data protection strategies, and ensuring high availability of storage resources. Working on a freelance basis means they are hired on a project or contract basis rather than as a full-time employee.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance NetApp Storage Admin?

To thrive as a Freelance NetApp Storage Admin, you need deep expertise in NetApp storage systems, data management, and a solid understanding of networking and server environments, often supported by relevant certifications like NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA). Familiarity with tools such as NetApp ONTAP, SnapMirror, SnapVault, and management platforms like Active IQ is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring reliable data storage, quick issue resolution, and successful client engagements in dynamic IT environments.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance NetApp Storage Admins when working with multiple clients?

Freelance NetApp Storage Admins often face the challenge of adapting quickly to different client environments, each with unique network architectures, security protocols, and storage requirements. Managing communication and expectations across multiple stakeholders can be complex, especially when troubleshooting issues remotely. Staying updated with the latest NetApp technologies and best practices, while also ensuring seamless integration with various systems, is essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Freelance Netapp Storage Admin vs Freelance Data Storage Engineer?

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Freelance Netapp Storage Admins focus on managing and maintaining Netapp storage systems, requiring certifications like Netapp NCDA or NCSE. They typically work in data centers or client environments, providing storage solutions for various industries. Freelance Data Storage Engineers also handle storage systems but often work with multiple platforms, including Netapp, EMC, or Hitachi, and may require broader certifications. They tend to have a more engineering-oriented role, designing and implementing storage architectures. Both roles are sought after in enterprise IT, but the Storage Engineer role involves a wider scope of storage technologies and design responsibilities.

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Systems Admin II

BAE Systems

Broomfield, CO • On-site

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We are seeking a Storage Administrator II with the focus of Dell/HP/NetApp Storage Administration. In this role, the systems administrator will work on a team supporting program initiatives in secure, isolated computing environments. The systems administrator will be expected to team with peers, internal customers, and management to strengthen the consistency and standardization of IT infrastructure services to achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and strong technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:
  • Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems.
  • Install, maintain, and support multiple types of attached storage arrays such as Dell Isilon, Dell Compellent, HP Nimble, Dell Power Store and NetApp Appliances.
  • Help support VDI environments and engineering focused teams.
  • Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability of storage objectives both reactively and proactively via security updates and hardware firmware.
  • Maintain a secure storage environment, including adherence to backup schedules, patching, virus updates, and regularly scheduled backups via tape or array snapshots.
  • Be able to cable and configure multiple types of storage arrays in a data center setting.
  • Perform maintenance inside the scheduled maintenance window which occasionally requires after business hours support.
  • Be on-call on a rotating schedule, respond to after hours calls.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Skills and Education
  • Related Bachelor's and 2 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 6 or more years of related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate's, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
  • Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
  • Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Polygraph.
  • Excellent documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
  • Excellent organization and project management/project coordination skills.
  • Experience in monitoring, planning, configuring and maintaining NetApp/Dell/HP storage capacity and backups.
  • Knowledge with intel-based server class and workstation hardware.
  • Knowledge with VMware virtualization and lun management.
  • Experience with a Tape Library using Veeam/Networker or preferably CommVault.
  • Experience in installing, maintain, and supporting a multi-vendor enterprise storage environment.
  • Experience in Fibre Channel SAN zoning and LUN provisioning.
  • Experience with monitoring storage performance and capacity.
  • Experience with storage migrations, upgrades, and technology refresh projects.
  • Experience with enterprise backup solutions and tape library infrastructure.
  • Experience in performing restores (file-level, VM-level, database-level).
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Preferred Skills and Education
  • A current C.I. Polygraph.
  • Experience in Storage Hardware installation.
  • Experience with Group management and permissions at a storage level.
  • Some experience with Storage OS upgrades.
  • Some experience with Dell Open Manage server control.
  • Some experience with Brocade or Cisco Storage Fabric hardware for configuration and zoning.
  • Experience with an agnostic type Tape backup library and Administration tool.
  • Certifications in training for Netapp/Dell/Commvault.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

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