Network and Storage Administrator at Pal Pensions

Job Responsibilities:

• Configuration and deployment of the company network devices (Firewall and switches).
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.
• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and administers the use of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), computer workstations, connections to the internet, and peripheral equipment.
• Updating the Network Diagram of the organization from time to time.
• Publishing of the company’s public-facing Application on the Internet for remote users and client access.
• Proactively manage and maintain the server’s installation and commissioning.
• Monitor Server resource utilization, audit server security, and check and update server OS with the latest security updates.
• Ensure Daily, weekly monthly & yearly backup (Fill & Incremental) on VEEAM application.
• Troubleshooting in case of breakdowns, escalation to service partners, and ensuring minimum downtime.
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure-related emergencies as well as occasional weekend maintenance.
• Monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions for servers to make a hands-off environment.
• Group Policy design and configuration, AD User creation, access right management, OU/GPOs & network drives management.
• Support VM Workstation and Microsoft Hyper-V, including virtual machine creation and management.
• Monitor and maintain the availability, performance, and capacity of NetApp Storage systems and troubleshoot and resolve storage system issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure storage systems are secure and comply with company policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure storage systems meet business requirements.
• Work with software and hardware vendors to troubleshoot and solve backup issues.
• Check the storage critical events and coordinate with Netapp in case of any hardware or ONTAP-related issues.
• Define and document best practices and support procedures.
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation.
• Carry out special tasks at Management's direction.
• Interact with other department and staff at technical level, as and when required.
• Partake in project work from inception to closure and assist in the management of IT Assets.
• Assist in the design of new infrastructure to support changing business needs.
• Delivering outstanding customer service by responding to and efficiently resolving client issues and request
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Processing of vendor's payment as at when due.
• Renewal of expired license on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Should possess a minimum educational qualification of a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, ICT, computer engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years Network and Storage Admin experience from a reputable institution.
• Hands on skills in managing complex relationship in a matrixed environment.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Strong Stakeholder management skills.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills.