The University of Connecticut, Information Technology Services (ITS), is filling a position for Operating Systems Programmer Analyst 1, 2 or 3. The selected candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work independently but also capable and willing to work effectively in a team environment.

Under the supervision of a designated team leader, provides complex technical support including installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and problem solving in support of the University's Storage and Backup environment.

Incumbents in this position may lead projects and are expected to have knowledge and understanding of Storage and Backup Technologies and the ability to apply a wide range of problem solving and resource management techniques. For the Operating Systems Programmer Analyst 1 level, the incumbent is considered a beginner and will work under the guidance of more senior technical staff. Incumbents in the higher levels are considered either technical specialists or technical experts.

The University of Connecticut has been named the top public university in New England for over a decade and is ranked among the top public universities in the nation. The University of Connecticut is also a Carnegie Foundation Research University; a prestigious honor shared by only the nation's top higher education institutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with SAN fiber channel and NAS environments
• Monitor backups and replication
• Create and maintain documentation about technical and usage procedures and methodologies
• Participate effectively as a team member on technical projects
• Consult with and supports end users
• Perform related duties as required

Additional duties performed at the level of Operating Systems Programmer Analyst 2 (UCP 7) include:

• Manage and maintain proper backups, replication and disaster recovery procedures
• Ensure stable performance for the storage, and backup environments through performance monitoring and tuning
• Support a production environment during defined maintenance periods as well as outside of normal working hours to ensure minimal impact to users

Additional duties performed at the level of Operating Systems Programmer Analyst 3 (UCP 9) include:

• Administer and manage SAN storage, NAS and backup infrastructure
• Provide direct technical support for the planning, design, and implementation of upgrades, or changes to storage infrastructure
• Serve as overall subject matter expert on Storage and Server Backup technologies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Basic understanding of Storage and Backup architecture
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Capable of meeting deadlines and working under pressure

Additional Minimum qualifications for the level of Operating Systems Programmer Analyst 2 (UCP 7):

• At least 2 to 3 years of highly technical work experience in a computer related field which must include storage and/or backup technologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Additional Minimum qualifications for the level of Operating Systems Programmer Analyst 3 (UCP 9):

• At least 3 to 5 years of highly technical and progressively responsible work experience in a computer related field which must include storage and/or backup technologies
• Experience with the design, implementation and administration of block or NAS storage and/or backup environments
• Working experience with performance tuning and capacity management
• Experience with producing complex designs that meet integration, technical, and business requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

For All Levels

• Experience with IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) and/or Actifio highly desired
• Familiar with NFS & CIFS protocols and IP replication & snapshot technologies
• Familiar with NetApp's OnCommand suite of management utilities (OnCommand System Manager, OnCommand Unified Manager, ONTAP command-line interface)
• Experience with SAN fiber channel environments
• Proficient in using various command line environments
• Familiarity with object and/or cloud storage
• Knowledge of basic networking
• Experience with Monitoring Tools such as Zabbix and Splunk

APPOINTMENT TERMS

These are full-time, permanent positions. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Classification and salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's background and experience. For additional information regarding benefits visit: http://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-summaries/ . For additional information about the University visit: http://www.uconn.edu/ and for detailed position information and the job description visit: http://itsjobs.uconn.edu .

TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.jobs.uconn.edu , Staff Positions, Search #2019515. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and resume that demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications you may have for this position, and a list of contact information, including phone numbers for three professional references. Reference search # 2019515. Screening will begin immediately.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2019515)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on May 3, 2019.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.



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