Storage Systems Administrator I

The Storage Systems Administrator I administers and maintains all storage, backup, and recovery systems and related infrastructure for the university.

• Administers and maintains storage systems
• Administers and maintains backup and restore protocols
• Administers and maintains network critical physical infrastructure
• Administers and maintains monitoring systems
• Administers and maintains server hardware

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• Associate's degree, vocational certificate, or sixty (60) hours of completed college course work (work experience can be considered in lieu of education requirements)

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience with Dell Poweredge servers and storage , Lenovo servers and storage, Cohesity and Brocade equipment is preferred

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of storage area network protocols, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good multitasking and time management skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure.

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
• May, on rare occasions, be exposed to the risk of an electric shock
• Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs
• May be asked to respond to problems or provide service after hours
• Expected to carry and respond to cell phone at all times

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Communicates Effectively

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
• Carefully listens to customer or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.