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Expeditors Systems Administrator (Storage) - Data Centers Infrastructure, IS Core in Seattle, Washington
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
18,000 trained professionals
350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
The Data Centers Storage Administrator is responsible for managing Expeditors essential storage and backup infrastructure. This infrastructure provides Expeditors the global connectivity, compute power, backups and storage to meet its growing demand to move freight. The Storage Administrator is responsible for the support, troubleshooting, installation, and deployment of Storage and Backups based systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Be a collaborative member of a highly motivated and agile team
Install, configure and manage all block (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS) (Dell PowerStore, Cohesity, Pure Storage Arrays, Hitachi Storage Arrays)
Provides production support for arrays and fiber channel switches
Diagnose and isolate array, fiber channel switching, and application-related problems
Perform hardware maintenance, repairs, & replacements
Ensure backup infrastructure is online and available
Function as a subject matter expert for Storage and Backup related questions for other groups within Expeditors
Provide recommendations to management through research and review of recent industry solutions in various Storage related technologies
Create documentation and training material; provide training to others
This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Downtown Seattle
Federal Way
Lynnwood
Bellevue (Factoria)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work collaboratively in an agile team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on customer service
2+ years of experience with storage management technologies (NAS, SAN & FC Switches)
Knowledge of backup strategies and products
An aptitude for methodical and comprehensive troubleshooting
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Hitachi and Pure Storage
Experience with Dell PowerStore
Experience with Brocade Storage Area Networks (SAN)
Experience with Cohesity backup solutions
Experience with agile (SAFe) project planning
Experience managing a multi-vendor environment
Scripting in at least one language such as Python, Perl, PowerShell, ruby, bash, Go
Practiced in designing and implementing business continuity / disaster recovery and high availability plans. For example, experience with snapshots and replication with storage technology.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
Expected base salary: $80,000 to $150,000
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid vacation
Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Commuter Benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Personnel Development Program
Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
Business professional dress code
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.