ACARA Jobs

ACARA Solutions and our defense client have a REMOTE contract-to-direct hire position available. 

 Sr Advanced IT Storage Specialist 

• Participating in the development of client goals and objectives, you'll design and develop data storage systems, processes and enhancements for the company's complex high traffic, business critical internet site communications or network-based (cloud) product systems. 
• Leading a team of experienced professionals, you'll design enterprise storage environments, including enterprise storage arrays, fiber channel switches and Network Attached Storage (NAS) physical and virtual tape devices, as well as develop solutions and processes for reliable and stable data storage management, security, backup, restoration, archiving and replication. 
• As the Sr Advanced IT Storage Specialist, you'll also assist with the implementation of new or additional storage technology to improve infrastructure service locally and remotely. 
• It's a challenge that will put your talent in the spotlight.
• Design and develop data storage systems, processes and enhancements for company's complex high traffic, business critical internet site communications or network-based (cloud) product systems
• Lead the design of enterprise storage environments, including enterprise storage arrays, fiber channel switches, and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
• Develop solutions and processes for reliable and stable data storage management, security, backup, restoration, archiving and replication
• Assists with the implementation of new or additional storage technology to improve infrastructure service locally and remotely
• Responsible for advanced configuration, administration and support of data backup and restoration or storage services
• Perform advanced backup or storage related administration of physical and virtualized servers
• Makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases
• Participates in the development of organization's goals and objectives
• Conducts systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of backup or storage related standards, policies, and procedures
• Monitors status and performance of backup or storage systems; may configure monitoring systems
• Works independently, within standard processes, to repair defects, perform upgrades and preventative maintenance across the enterprise
• Responds promptly to day-to-day client problems, requests, or inquiries
• May lead the creation and maintenance of system documentation
• Runs scripts and tools to automate repetitive processes and provides inputs for improvements
• Lead the creation and maintenance of Disaster Recovery Plans
• Executes plans, designs, and implements necessary configurations to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
• Interacts with external technology vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions
• Develop test plans for new or upgraded technology implementations
• Independently identifies tasks or projects that need to be done and effectively prioritizes time to complete multiple assignments
• May lead process improvement efforts
• Recommends tools for use within the storage or backup environment
• Provide guidance to non-exempt personnel
• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments