Sr SAN Storage​/VM Ware​/AD​/Windows, Des Moines, IA,

Sr SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows, Des Moines, IA, US

Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows

Job Opportunity:
Senior SAN Storage and Infrastructure Offre

The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Specialist with deep expertise in SAN Storage administration and strong кред proficiency in VMware, Windows Administration, and Active Directory. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of the DOM’s enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will lead the maintenance, upgrades, and optimization of the infrastructure while supporting mission‑critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SAN Storage platforms (Pure, IBM, Dell, Net App), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Oversee SAN connectivity to mainframe environments, addressing any issues and optimizing integration.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments (VMWare) and Windows servers across the enterprise.
• Perform critical Active Directory administration, including user management, group policies, and directory security.
• Execute system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting with minimal downtime.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation to support system rewrites and ongoing improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, providing clear and effective communication to ensure alignment.
• Participate in on‑call rotations for nightly and weekend patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in:

• Administration and maintenance사는 SAN Storage systems (Pure, IBM, Dell, Net App).
• SAN connectivity to mainframe environments.
• Managing virtualized environments, specifically VMWare.
• Windows system administration and Active Directory management.
• System management processes, scripting languages, and utility programs.
• Patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce high‑quality documentation.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and learn new systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or SAN vendor‑specific certifications.
• Experience with Power Shell or other scripting languages to automate processes.

Skill Matrix:

• Experience in SAN Administration – Pure, IBM, Dell, Net App Required 10 Years
• Experience in SAN connectivity to Mainframe Required 10 Years
• Experience in Administration and maintenance of VM and other servers Required 10 Years
• Experience in Windows administration Required 10 Years
• Experience in Active Directory Administration Required 10 Years
• Knowledge of basic system management processes/systems Required 10 Years
• Knowledge of information management, file structure, and data representation Required 10 Years
• knowledge of scripting languages, operating systems, and utility બ્લ્સ Required 10 Years
• Ability to complete assigned task; communicate accurate and useful status updates; follow quality standards;
  Required 10 Years
• Ability to work in a team environment; strong communication skills; both written and spoken. Required 10 Years
• Ability to Perform on‑call duties for nightly and weekend patching/upgrades/troubleshooting Required 10 Years
• Attention to details due to the documentation generated Мозг will be the basis of system rewrites. Required 10 Years
• Clear, strong and precise Verbal and written communication skills are needed in order to work and coordinate with multiple teams Required 10 Years
• Ability to Work independently with littlephesiansvision or guidance Required 10 Years
• Wllingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and business functionality. Required 10 Years