Administrator- Server/Storage II

Works closely with team members and independently at times to perform intermediate server and storage functions with multiple technologies.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:-

Primary Responsibilities:-

• Work with inter/intra team members around the globe to research, plan, implement and support IT flexible, high availability solutions.
• Work with enterprise infrastructure including but not limited to, MS Active Directory, MS Active Directory Group Policies, MS Exchange, MS Clusters, MS SMS, MS SQL, Avamar/Data Domain, Microsoft Antivirus, SANs, Citrix and monitoring tools.
• Utilize project management skills and manage day to day priorities.
• Support network and internet protocols and applications including but not limited to WINS, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, IIS, SNMP, SMTP, Interface Redundancy, SSL.
• Research, test, and implement business continuity, including Disaster recovery, patch management, security, etc.
• Evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues.
• Create, modify and keep network documentation.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Must be able to server on-call on a periodic basis.

Education:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience

Experience:-

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience

Required Skills:-

• Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service
• Fully manage the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of all aspects of Linux infrastructure including Debian/ Ubuntu (x86 and arm64), CentOS (x86), RHEL (x86)
• Developing and documenting scripts to meet day-to-day system administration tasks and to support business application requirements as needed
• Administer, troubleshoot, and resolve failures and critical alerts on Linux and Windows servers
• Knowledge in Linux security
• Research evaluate and recommend Linux software updates to senior architects
• Write and review detailed technical documentation
• Lead technical effort in Linux areas such as capacity planning, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and end-user support
• 2+ years of experience and/or working knowledge of Linux, Windows and VMWare software.
• Intermediate level knowledge of server hardware (Dell, Cisco UCS and others a plus).  Experience should include monitoring, installation, configuration, tuning and management.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange required and O365 a plus.
• 2+ years of experience with Storage Area Network environment desired.
• 2+ years of experience with a 24/7 Datacenter Environment desired.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft SCOM/SCCM Server desired.
• 2+ years of experience with VMware ESX Server desired.
• Intermediate level knowledge of enterprise level SANs (3par, EMC, etch).
• Intermediate knowledge of backup and storage concepts including Avamar and Data Domain a plus.
• Knowledge of storage tuning, gathering data and presenting storage statistics to support required/requested storage-based performance initiatives
• Knowledge of 3PAR’s “Thin Provisioning”
• Knowledge of SAN Replication Technologies.
• Knowledge of patch management practices for a Microsoft Windows environment and 3par.
• Knowledge of patch management practices.
• Familiarity with ITIL a plus.
• Exposure to SOX controls, processes, etc.
• Working knowledge and prior experience a plus in ADFS and AD.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in Orchestrator, general automation and scripting.
• Working knowledge and/or prior experience in Cloud offerings (SaS, IaaS, PasS) a plus.

Key Competencies:-

• Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organizational policy and local risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of business information systems and to enhance resilience to unauthorized access. Contributes to vulnerability assessments. Recognizes when an IT network/system has been attacked internally, by a remote host, or by malicious code, such as virus, worm or Trojan etc., or when a breach of security has occurred. Takes immediate action to limit damage, according to the organization’s security policy, which may include escalation to next level, and records the incident and action taken. Demonstrates effective communication of security issues to business managers and others. Performs basic risk assessments for small information systems.
• Maintains knowledge of specific technical specialisms provides detailed advice regarding their application and executes specialized tasks. The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product or application area.
• Maintains awareness of opportunities provided by new technology to address challenges or to enable new ways of working. Within own sphere of influence, works to further organizational goals, by the use of emerging technologies and products. Contributes to briefings and presentations about their relevance and potential value to the organization.
• Installs or removes hardware and/or software, using supplied installation instructions and tools including, where appropriate, handover to the client. Conducts tests, corrects malfunctions, and documents results in accordance with agreed procedures. Reports details of all hardware/software items that have been installed and removed so that configuration management records can be updated. Provides assistance to users in a professional manner following agreed procedures for further help or escalation. Maintains accurate records of user requests, contact details and outcomes. Contributes to the development of installation procedures and standards.
• Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Applies techniques to modify demand for a particular resource or service.
• Contributes to the availability management process and its operation and performs defined availability management tasks. Analyses service and component availability, reliability, maintainability and serviceability. Ensures that services and components meet and continue to meet all of their agreed performance targets and service levels. Implements arrangements for disaster recovery and documents recovery procedures. Conducts testing of recovery procedures.
• Monitors service delivery performance metrics and liaises with managers and customers to ensure that service level agreements are not breached without the stakeholders being given the opportunity of planning for deterioration in service.
• Develops, documents and implements changes based on requests for change. Applies change control procedures.
• Uses the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities. Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documents technical activity undertaken. May carry out early life support activities such as providing support advice to initial users.
• Reviews system software updates and identifies those that merit action. Tailors system software to maximize hardware functionality. Installs and tests new versions of system software. Investigates and coordinates the resolution of potential and actual service problems. Prepares and maintains operational documentation for system software. Advises on the correct and effective use of system software.
• Investigates identified security breaches in accordance with established procedures and recommends any required actions. Assists users in defining their access rights and privileges and administers logical access controls and security systems. Maintains security records and documentation.
• Initiates and monitors actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
• Collects and collates evidence as part of a formally conducted and planned review of activities, processes, products or services. Examines records as part of specified testing strategies for evidence of compliance with management directives, or the identification of abnormal occurrences.

Location:-

• India

Company Overview:-

First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company’s goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles.We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.