 | | | | Senior Storage Engineer | Skills | EMC Storage and Subsystems (EMC VAX; EMC DMX-4; EMC DMX-3 Required with EMC Clarion, EMC Celerra and CISCO SAN Highly Desired | | Date | 8-30-2010 | | Location | Naperville, IL 630 | | Terms | CON_HIRE_CORP, CON_HIRE_IND, CON_HIRE_W2 | | Rate | market 4 months C2H | | Job Description: | POSITION SUMMARY
This is a high-level, hands-on position requiring both engineering design and operational duties.
Candidates must be eligible to be hired directly without sponsorship and have either a Green Card / EAD / US Citizenship.
The Senior Storage Systems Engineer is responsible for the design and ongoing operational support of infrastructure technologies for EMC storage subsystems and Cisco SAN subsystems. Responsibilities include defining and implementing storage subsystem configurations, performing needs assessments, and recommendations of solutions. Includes all aspects of storage provisioning, system monitoring, system administration, performance tuning, system controls, and documentation. May install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot any issues relating to storage infrastructure technologies. Experience with one or more EMC storage subsystems (EMC VMAX, EMC DMX-4, EMC DMX-3) is required. Experience with EMC Clarion, EMC Celerra and Cisco SAN's is preferred.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides technical design and support for designated infrastructure technologies.
2. Acts as liaison to IT and business to gather requirements for technology solutions.
3. Recommends, develops, and tests new technology and develops solutions, documentation for infrastructure or network projects.
4. Works closely with the business and IT to develop cost effective, operationally supportable solutions that meet complex requirements.
5. Responsible for direct customer communication, working closely with all other technical teams and maintain deep technical knowledge of multiple technologies.
6. Assists in developing project cost and benefit estimates to establish project worth; including alternative considerations leading to recommendations for new systems or equipment installations, or change to existing ones.
7. Assists in recommending, developing, and testing new technologies and solutions, and providing documentation for infrastructure projects.
8. Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, on development, enhancements and upgrades. Manages these vendors in troubleshooting situations.
9. Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions and technical requirements with vendors.
10. Assess complex technical problems to develop, appraise and recommend solutions.
11. Recommends hardware and software solutions, including new acquisitions and upgrades.
12. Evaluate new technologies to solve business requirements.
13. Demonstrates a commitment to our client's core values of integrity, company and customer first, teamwork, focus and discipline and sense of urgency.
14. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
15. Responsible for 24 x 7 support for designated infrastructure technology area.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate is proficient at researching, planning and implementing infrastructure hardware and/or software technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 4 years experience.
- Proficient in one or more EMC storage systems.
- Strong written & verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills while developing collaborative relationships.
- Be able to present ideas and technical solutions effectively through presentation and communication to senior management.
- Sound business fundamentals experience. Provides timely and informative follow-up to users.
ABOUT ENCORE CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Founded in 2000, Encore is a privately-held business, technology services and IT staff augmentation firm. Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver technology-enabled solutions that improve top-to-bottom line business performance.
At Encore, you'll find challenging and meaningful work with future opportunities for growth. Encore promotes continuous improvement, fosters new ideas, and encourages innovation for individuals who are committed to excellence. We are currently looking for people who have a passion for technology and the ability to be a true leader in the ever-changing consulting services industry.
If you would like to explore exciting career opportunities and provide consulting services to some of the nation*s leading companies, apply online today to Susan King-Schreiber, Director of Human Resources, at:
SKING-SCHREIBER@ENCORECONSULTING.COM
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