LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L1(CONTRACT)

Job Description

Role Purpose : HP Storage

B3: 7+YRS

Location : Only Chennai

WO rate : 140k max

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Role & responsibilities:

Required Technical Skill Set: Storage and Backup Admin (3PAR, Alletra)

• Administration of HP 3PAR ,Alletra and MSA storage devices.

• Administration of Brocade and Cisco SAN switches

• Perform Zoning for brocade and Cisco switches

• Perform activities related to Install, Configure and Managing SAN devices and Fiber switches

• Manage storage Allocations, De-Allocations, Share creation, Zoning and Hardware replacement Activities

• Review System Performance and Efficiency.

• Monitoring of Storage and Backup devises.

• Hands-on knowledge on Service Now ITSM tool, Incident ,Change and Problem Management Process

• Knowledge on Commvault, Veeam and Data Protector Architecture. Monitor the backups involving multiple backup tools Commvault/VEEAM/Data Protector.

• Strong Technical skills Commvault and Data Protector and able to drive the project tasks

• Hands on experience in upgrading the Commvault , Veeam and Data protector Versions.

• Strong knowledge on Storeonce and Tape libraries.

• Basic understanding of NAS storage.

• Basic understanding of Hyper-V, VMware.

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Do Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration & installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/ middleware/ backup)

	- Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/ middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various system requirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensible solution

	- Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the current and future requirements

	- Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlying technologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases and applications/ platforms, as applicable

	- Strategize & implement disaster recovery plans and create and implement backup and recovery plans

**Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower**

	-  Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoid similar issues.

	- Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance, backup, installation and configuration functions for own tower

	- Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways to improve efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performance challenges

	- Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in the tower

	- Create and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operations manuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.

	- Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team, internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates, status, and next steps

	- Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP) through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency and effectiveness

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Team Management Resourcing

	- Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs

	- Hire adequate and right resources for the team

	- Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions

**Talent Management**

	- Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness

	- Build an internal talent pool of Hi Pos and ensure their career progression within the organization

	- Promote diversity in leadership positions

**Performance Management**

	- Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.

	- Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below

**Employee Satisfaction and Engagement**

	- Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team

	- Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team

	- Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team

	- Exercise employee recognition and appreciation

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Deliver

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		Performance Parameter
		Measure

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		Operations of the tower
		SLA adherence

		Knowledge management

		CSAT/ Customer Experience

		Identification of risk issues and mitigation plans

		Knowledge management

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		New projects
		Timely delivery

		Avoid unauthorised changes

		No formal escalations

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