Total-TECH Co.
” The Job Description”
- Train highly skilled engineers in server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage.
- Assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and monitor team performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage infrastructure that meets the organization’s evolving needs.
- Ensure the security, reliability, and high performance of these environments.
- Stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage.
- Lead and manage projects related to server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
- Coordinate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation.
- Manage project timelines and resources effectively.
- Forecast future requirements for server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage and plan accordingly to avoid capacity constraints.
- Optimize resource utilization to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement strategies for virtualization, consolidation, and automation to improve performance and scalability.
- Develop and implement comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans for server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage.
- Test and maintain disaster recovery procedures to ensure their effectiveness.
- Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure a coordinated response to incidents and disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements for server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage security and data protection.
- Implement security measures to protect these environments from vulnerabilities, threats, and unauthorized access.
- Regularly review and update security policies and procedures.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage processes, procedures, and standards.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in team operations.
- Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and documentation to support team collaboration and continuity.
Requirements:
- +7 years proven experience in managing teams focused on server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage in complex IT environments.
- Deep understanding of Strong understanding of server hardware components and architectures. Experience with various server platforms (e.g., Dell, HP, IBM and Lenovo).
- Virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, Citrix), SAN storage protocols and standards. Such as SAN, NAS, RAID, Fiber Channel, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, and SMB and SAN storage different platforms (IBM, EMC and Huawei Dorado).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate team members.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Relevant certifications in server hardware, virtualization, and SAN storage (e.g., VMware Certified Advanced Professional, CompTIA A+, EMC Proven Professional).
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is beneficial.
- A strong understanding of IT security best practices is essential.
- Experience in working with professionals from other cultures.
- Excellent spoken and written English.