Ia-Dom-Doit Intssenior level SAN Storage​/Vm Ware​/Ad​/Windows

Position: IA-DOM-DOIT INTS4 Senior level SAN Storage/VM Ware/AD/Windows
The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking a skilled senior level Infrastructure Technical Specialist (INTS4) with expertise in SAN Storage.

Client wants resources out of the Des Moines metro - no relocations This resource will need to be available to work on site as needed.

Job Opportunity:
Senior SAN Storage and Infrastructure Specialist

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 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 maintenance of 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.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amountof Experience 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 serversRequired
10

Years Experience in Windows administrationRequired
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 representationRequired
10

Yearsknowledge of scripting languages, operating systems, and utility programsRequired
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/troubleshootingRequired
10

Years Attention to details due to the documentation generated would be the basis of system rewrites.

Required
10

Years Clear, strong and precise Verbal and written communication skills are needed in order to workand coordinate with multiple teamsRequired
10

Years Ability to Work independently with little supervision or guidanceRequired
10

Years Wllingness to independently dive in and learn new systems, processes, and businessfunctionality.

Required
10

Years
Questions

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Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question2

The Contractor must report any disciplinary action, misdemeanor, or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question3

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Question5

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