Storage Administrator Information Technology Analyst ; FR

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.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Team

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. The successful candidate 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 role requires collaboration with peers, technology managers, directors, and other stakeholders to deliver timely, secure, and cost‑effective services.

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