Administrator 4, Systems Administration

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

BROAD FUNCTIONS

• Involved in implementation new hardware system, administrator and maintain all servers.
• To assist and support of company system requirements
• Perform systems monitoring and preventive maintenance tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for Maintenance of Server hardware, Server Operating Systems and Application Software.
• Detect, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve system problems.
• Conduct performance and capacity monitoring and recommend system improvements and upgrades in virtual server environment.
• Perform audits of servers, services and security and take appropriate or necessary actions.
• Implement upgrades, repair and fix to Vmware, Microsoft, and Linux system infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft, Linux accounts, permissions and access rights.
• Maintain and develop systems documentation using online collaboration tools.
• Provide imaginative and practical solutions to the wide range of difficult problems.
• Coordinate with global teams to standardize systems operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any equivalent field.
• Minimum with 10 years of overall experience in IT.
• Minimum with 5 years of experience as Senior Systems Administrator supporting Vmware vSphere in a large multiple site enterprise environment.
• Experience on supporting Vmware Vsphere 8, Microsoft Server OS, Active Directory and/or Redhat/Centos Linux OS.
• Hands on experience on HPE ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge Enterprise Server.
• Experience on SAN Storages, and vSAN will be an added advantage.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in team.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
• Understand current and future business requirements and ongoing IT issues to ensure business success.
• Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution.
• One or more Microsoft, Linux, Vmware certifications are preferred. VCP will be an added advantage.
• Effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in an organization.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and emails in English.
• Provides status primarily in writing, verbally and graphically as required.
• Effectively use online collaboration tools and ticketing system.
• Work under general direction and independently determine and develop the best approach to priorities.
• Meet assigned task schedules and participate in overall quality review of own and others work.
• Lead peers with positive attitude of accomplishment.

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at [email protected] your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.