Data Systems Administrator
Vivo
- San Mateo, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with clients to migrate from legacy NFS/Samba storage to modern systems.
- Spearhead the retirement process for outdated storage systems that have exceeded their useful life.
- Execute OS upgrades on storage systems, transitioning to Ubuntu 22.04 for enhanced efficiency and security.
- Partner with Data Center operations to promptly replace failed drives within storage systems.
- Enhance monitoring dashboards and alerting systems for improved system oversight.
- Develop and deploy scripts and tools to bolster automation and streamline storage system management.
- Revise and enhance documentation and procedures related to storage system operations.
- Proficiency in Linux OS administration, particularly in storage and networking configurations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, essential for fostering positive long-term relationships with clients.
- Hands-on experience in configuring and maintaining file systems, including NFS, Samba, and local file systems.
- Familiarity with IPMI and ILOM.
- Understanding of Linux permissions, encompassing standard POSIX and NFSv4 protocols.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently over extended periods.
- Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian Linux.
- Familiarity with VMware.
- Exposure to Cluster or Software Defined Storage (SDS) solutions such as Quobyte, Ceph, Lustre, or Gluster.
- Knowledge of file storage appliances like TrueNAS, NetApp, DataDomain, Synology, or QNAP.
- Proficiency in ZFS administration.
- Experience with automation software like Saltstack, Ansible, or Puppet.
- Competence in scripting or programming languages such as Python, BASH, Go, Rust, C, or C++.
- Understanding of project management methodologies.