Technology Specialist

• Manage Linux servers by performing installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning activities that sustain stable and secure enterprise platforms for business workloads.
• Monitor Linux system health using standard tools and logs, identify potential capacity or reliability risks, and implement corrective actions that prevent service disruption for internal stakeholders.
• Administer NetApp storage systems by creating and managing volumes, aggregates, and snapshots that ensure efficient data utilization and resilient protection for business-critical information assets.
• Implement NetApp storage policies for backup, retention, and recovery activities that align with organizational continuity objectives and protect vital data across production and non-production environments.
• Configure Cisco SAN switches by setting zoning, aliases, and fabric parameters that provide secure, high-performance, and predictable connectivity between hosts and shared storage resources.
• Maintain SAN fabric stability by monitoring port health, bandwidth utilization, and error trends while executing remedial actions that prevent bottlenecks and downtime for connected systems.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to assess storage and compute requirements and translate those needs into practical Linux, NetApp, and SAN configurations that support project goals.
• Execute change management activities for operating system, storage, and network components in accordance with company standards so planned work is documented, tested, and implemented with minimal business impact.
• Troubleshoot complex incidents across Linux servers, NetApp arrays, and Cisco SAN fabrics by performing root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes that reduce recurrence of issues.
• Develop and maintain operational runbooks, configuration records, and standard procedures that streamline daily administration tasks and support consistent service delivery for hybrid work arrangements.
• Optimize resource utilization across storage pools and server fleets by tuning parameters, reclaiming unused capacity, and aligning service levels with actual workload demands.
• Coordinate with security and compliance teams to apply configuration baselines, encryption options, and auditing features that protect sensitive data and meet regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate new features in Linux distributions, NetApp firmware, and Cisco SAN software releases and recommend adoption plans that enhance reliability, performance, and maintainability for enterprise platforms.
• Provide guidance to peers and junior team members on troubleshooting methods and best practices in Linux, storage, and SAN operations so overall team capability continues to improve.

This hybrid role seeks a Technology Specialist with 7-9 years of hands-on experience across Linux administration, NetApp storage management, and Cisco SAN switch operations in an enterprise environment. The specialist will ensure resilient storage platforms, secure data paths, and optimized performance that directly supports business-critical applications and reliable customer services., * Linux

• NetApp Storage Administration
• Cisco SAN Switch Administration
• Cisco SAN, * Possess 7-9 years of professional experience administering Linux environments with strong familiarity in system services, file systems, package management, and scripting for automation.
• Demonstrate hands-on expertise with NetApp storage platforms, including provisioning storage objects, managing data protection features, and performing routine operational maintenance.
• Exhibit practical experience with Cisco SAN switch administration, including zoning design, fabric monitoring, and remediation of connectivity or performance issues in shared storage networks.
• Apply a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, multipathing concepts, and host integration workflows to ensure consistent end-to-end data access for enterprise systems.
• Utilize experience with backup and recovery tools, snapshot strategies, and replication mechanisms to design storage solutions that support organizational recovery objectives.
• Draw upon knowledge of operating in hybrid work models by using collaboration tools, documentation practices, and remote access procedures that maintain productivity and operational control.
• Leverage scripting or automation experience (Shell or Python) to reduce manual tasks for recurring server, storage, and SAN operations while improving efficiency.
• Maintain familiarity with enterprise change and incident management processes to ensure activities follow controlled workflows and align with service-level expectations.
• Display strong communication and problem-solving skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams and explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.