Storage Architect

Storage Architect

Job Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Duration: 9 months contract

Rate: $80/hr

US Citizen or Green Card would be preferred

This position is responsible for the architecture, standards, and overall availability and performance of the Client’s Storage environment. Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Storage and Data Centers, this technical position will assist with the development of the Storage strategy and work with an outsourcing vendor to ensure that it is implemented to Client’s satisfaction. This role will also be responsible for enterprise project design work.

REQUIRED:

*must be comfortable doing some hands on work but will be working with Client to implement most solutions

*Extensive knowledge of the storage environment including EMC SAN/NAS and HP NAS

*Hands on architecture and administration experience with mission critical, highly available, storage systems

*General knowledge of Wintel, UNIX, and Client technologies and best practices

*General knowledge of SAP and Oracle services and implementation best practices

*Ability to clearly communicate and document designs, roadmaps, strategies, and processes

*Knowledge and experience with the standard project management processes and gating methodologies

*Ability to set technical direction and make decisions based on a combination of business criteria and technical specifications

*must be an agent for change and comfortable suggesting and designing solutions that utilize new technology  

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

* Knowledge with EMC’s File Level reporter and Data Protection Advisor is a plus