Senior Storage Engineer

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

A Senior Storage Administrator job typically involves managing the storage infrastructure of an organization using NetApp products. Some of the key responsibilities of the role may include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing and managing NetApp storage systems including configuration, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshooting storage-related issues including performance, connectivity, and data integrity.
• Performing regular maintenance activities such as software upgrades, patching, and backup and recovery.
• Developing and implementing disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure smooth integration of NetApp storage systems with other infrastructure components, such as DBAs, Linux admins, and VMWare admins.
• Participating in capacity planning and forecasting activities to ensure that the storage infrastructure can meet future demands.
• Keeping up to date with the latest NetApp products and technologies and identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.

Required Skills:

• At least 8 years of experience as a Backup and Storage Group Multi-Skilled Specialist and Admin
• Extensive experience with Netapp ONTAP, Storage Grid and E-Series.
• Experience with data backup and recovery technologies including NetApp SnapMirror, SnapVault and SnapcCnter, and EMC Networker.
• Knowledge of storage protocols such as NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, and FCP.
• Excellent scripting / automation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with other teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with VMWare, Citrix, Windows, AD.
• Experience with multi-Cloud admin and Linux knowledge an asset.

• Industry recognized certifications in NetApp are a plus.

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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