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The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking a skilled senior level Infrastructure Technical Specialist (INTS4) with expertise in SAN Storage.
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.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience in SAN Administration - Pure, IBM, Dell, NetAppRequired10YearsExperience in SAN connectivity to MainframeRequired10YearsExperience in Administration and maintenance of VM and other serversRequired10YearsExperience in Windows administrationRequired10YearsExperience in Active Directory AdministrationRequired10YearsKnowledge of basic system management processes/systemsRequired10YearsKnowledge of information management, file structure, and data representationRequired10Yearsknowledge of scripting languages, operating systems, and utility programsRequired10Years Ability to complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards;Required10Years Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills; both written and spoken.Required10Years Ability to Perform on-call duties for nightly and weekend patching/upgrades/troubleshootingRequired10YearsAttention to details due to the documentation generated would be the basis of system rewrites.Required10YearsClear, strong and precise Verbal and written communication skills are needed in order to workand coordinate with multiple teamsRequired10Years Ability to Work independently with little supervision or guidanceRequired10YearsWllingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and businessfunctionality.Required10Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2The Contractor must report any disciplinary action, misdemeanor, or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement?Question3What is your candidate's email address?Question4Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed? The form is located at https://www.cai.io/media/documents/msp/ia/ia_e-rtr_template.doc.Question5The hourly Vendor Rate for this position is 0000. Do you agree to this requirement?Question6PROVIDE CANDIDIDATES CURRENT LOCATION (CITY/STATE) HERE: Question7SHOW YOUR WORK - In the summary of qualifications field under the details tab of the candidate's profile, you should explain why your candidate is the best fit for this position. !!!! confirm that you have thoroughly validated and attested to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume according to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? Candidates will get rejected if an agency cuts and pastes the candidates' resumes into this field [REQUIRED] Question8Use of AI is Strictly Prohibited: !!!! be advised that the use of AI-generated responses during screenings and interviews is strictly prohibited. Confirm that your candidate has been informed of this policy and agrees to adhere to it. Non-compliance will result in disqualification from the interview process. Question9Background Check Requirements: DOM contractor personnel are required to undergo additional background check investigations (run by DOM) before starting, requiring the completion of several waiver forms & fingerprint processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for completing all the necessary waiver forms, scheduling and completing the fingerprinting process, and returning all completed items to DOM for processing. This is in addition to the National Criminal and Sex Offender check that the vendor Question10Provide candidates with the complete physical address where the DOM DoIT Background Check form and fingerprint cards must be mailed. [REQUIRED] - Failure to provide accurate information will result in disqualification. Question11INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on [January 20, 21, and 22] Only submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided.