Senior systems Administrator (Houston)

Senior Systems Administrator

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary : Responsible for providing storage infrastructure, which includes all aspects of Enterprise Storage Administration. Assist in software product installations, updates, and customizations for storage components and switch infrastructure. Diagnose, research, and resolve storage issues using vendor resources and other support methods. Act as a technical advisor for system related activity and assist in the development / implementation of solutions for capacity and performance.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for the support of the SAN fabric.
• Perform storage allocation on IBM, HPE, and Dell enterprise storage platforms.
• Assist with Fiber channel configuration.
• Perform SAN fabric and LUN management.
• Monitor storage utilization, allocation, and performance.
• Recommends, schedules, budgets, and implements resource modifications upgrades.
• Research state-of-the-art technology for enhancements to reliability, performance, and functionality of the storage environment.
• Provides 24x7 on-call support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis with other team members.
• Works in a team environment.
• Works closely with other Unix system administrators and Windows System administrators' members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Works closely with other IT team members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Works closely with Support Desk team members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Communicates well with technical and non-technical clients.

Education : Bachelor's or Associate degree from an accredited college preferred. In lieu of a degree, any combination of applicable education, hardware, software, and storage experience for five (5) years is acceptable.

Experience :

We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

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