Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions · 5 days ago
Storage Systems Administrator
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
7+ years expDunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions is seeking a Storage Systems Administrator to support the organization’s core infrastructure with a focus on enterprise storage systems. The role involves maintaining reliable and secure storage environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, with responsibilities including managing NetApp ONTAP systems and Azure storage solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Christopher Hanna
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage systems, including volumes, aggregates, snapshots, and replication
Monitor storage performance, capacity, and health, ensuring optimal availability and reliability
Configure and support CIFS/NFS shares, quotas, and access controls
Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance for NetApp hardware
Troubleshoot storage‑related issues across servers, applications, and network paths
Administer Azure storage accounts, including Blob, File, and Disk storage
Implement and maintain backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies using Azure tools
Monitor cloud storage performance, cost, and utilization, recommending optimizations where needed
Ensure secure configurations aligned with organizational policies and cloud best practices
Provide Tier II/III support for Windows and/or Linux servers, including patching, updates, and troubleshooting
Assist with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity‑related tasks
Support virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V) and their integration with storage systems
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and long‑term remediation planning
Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, storage layouts, and operational procedures
Monitor storage and system health using approved tools and dashboards
Track and report on capacity, performance trends, and storage consumption
Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend hardware lifecycle
Collaborate with networking, security, and cloud teams to ensure end‑to‑end service reliability
Ensure storage environments meet organizational security standards and compliance requirements
Implement and maintain encryption, access controls, and secure data handling practices
Support audits, inventory reviews, and configuration management activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master's Degree preferred
7-10 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field
Hands‑on experience with NetApp ONTAP administration
Experience managing Azure storage services (Blob, File, Disk, ANF, or File Sync)
Strong understanding of storage protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI)
Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux system administration
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper‑V)
Ability to troubleshoot across storage, OS, network, and application layers
Preferred
NetApp certifications (NCDA, NCIE)
Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, or similar)
Experience with backup and DR platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup)
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for automation
Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and hybrid storage architectures
Company
Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions
Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions is an executive search and management recruiting firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase