Storage Administrator; Information Technology Analyst FR

Position: Storage Administrator (Information Technology Analyst 3 (40 Hour)) - #260225-7605FR-001
Introduction

Are you an Information Technology professional looking for the next step in your career?

If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is seeking a highly motivated and well-organized individual to join the Platform Services Team for the position of Storage Administrator (Information Technology Analyst
3) in Hartford, CT.

WHAT WE OFFER

* Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

* Professional growth and development opportunities

* A healthy work/life balance to all employees

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

* Full time, 40 hours per week

* Monday through Friday schedule

* First shift

* Located in Hartford, CT

* This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found HERE.

THE ROLE

The Storage Administrator will be responsible for the following:

* Monitors data-center health and conducts system performance analysis, tuning, and storage management.

* Diagnoses and coordinates resolutions for host system problems.

* Performs core server administration tasks, including user/group management, security permissions, group policies, and print services.

* Manages planning, analysis, design, selection, installation, and implementation of new technologies, including SAN and NAS systems.

* Evaluates and makes recommendations for hardware and/or software purchases and new technologies related to storage infrastructure.

* Acts as a liaison to hardware and/or software vendors, system developers, programmers, and management.

* Develops and implements system security guidelines for host systems and data storage.

* Makes recommendations for system migration and upgrade directions, including data replication, snapshots, and disaster recovery solutions.

* Trains IT staff, operators, systems developers, and users on new procedures.

* Acts as a project coordinator overseeing other technical staff and support personnel.

* Assists in the development and implementation of information technology policies, procedures, and standards.

* Manages data backup, recovery, and archival processes, ensuring integrity, availability, and compliance with organizational disaster recovery plans.

* Performs related duties as required.

ABOUT US

The Platform Services Team, within the Compute Services division of DAS BITS, is responsible for overseeing enterprise storage infrastructure that supports applications and services for state agencies. In this position, the successful candidate, along with a team of peers, will play a key role in managing and maintaining storage platforms, ensuring data availability, reliability, and performance across the State's systems. Responsibilities include standardizing processes and procedures for storage operations, capacity planning, and data protection.

The successful candidate will collaborate with peers, technology managers, directors, and other key stakeholders to ensure the State's storage solutions deliver timely, secure, and cost-effective services that meet the needs of the State and its constituents.

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Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

* Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

* Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.

* Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

* Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

* Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be…