Job Posting
Department: 81
Organization: 812062
Job Code/Title: 15104
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Executive Offices
Ex Entrprs Dta Ctr Div
Network Administrator 1
Position Number: 235231
County: Dauphin
Work Location: Office for Information Technology
Bureau of Infrastructure and Operations
1 Technology Park
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Type of Job: Civil Service
Union: No Union Representation (Not subject to provisions of a union agreement.)
Bargaining Unit: A3
Type Position: Permanent / Full Time
Salary Range: $56,020 - $85,125
Pay Schedule / Range: MA / MA09
Posting Length: 10 days
Posting Dates: 12/2/2013 - 12/11/2013
Contact Number: (717)772-8075 or lshank@pa.gov
Information: WORK HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Supervisor: Andrew Hardy
Description of Duties: This is an advanced and highly technical position with the Enterprise Server Farm (ESF) in
the Commonwealth Technology Center (CTC). This individual serves a senior team member,
directing technical support for day-to-day operations and individual projects related to the
deployment, installation, monitoring and maintenance of complex Servers and Storage Area
Networks (SANs) that provide consolidated services and storage to all Commonwealth
agencies within the Enterprise Server Farm and related datacenters.
Serve as technical lead for planning SAN requirements and processes for agency
consolidations and DR implementations, including:
Evaluation of storage and SAN connectivity requirements for agency IT consolidation
projects, and providing appropriate storage technology, procurement and configuration
recommendations.
Planning processes for migration of agency data from agency storage to more robust
centralized enterprise-class storage, or for relocation of agency storage systems as
appropriate.
Gathering replication requirements for DR implementations, including I/O throughput,
storage, and recovery point objective requirements.
Evaluation of Fiber-Channel SAN connectivity requirements for DR Implementations, and
providing appropriate FC technology, procurement and configuration recommendations.
Responsible for installation, configuration and support of SAN-Attached Storage Systems,
including:
Management of IBM mid- and enterprise-level storage controllers (DS3400, DS4200,
DS4300, DS4500, DS4800, DS8100, DS8300, SVC, XIV) and expansion enclosures.
Management of Storage Replication devices such as VPLEX.
Management of Synchronous and Asynchronous Replication of data.
Implementation of physical RAID-1/RAID-5/RAID-10 Storage Arrays.
Provisioning of LUNs and assignment/LUN mappings to Host systems.
Planning and implementation of Storage System firmware updates, including storage
controllers, expansion enclosure ESM's, hard drives, and SAN Volume Controller code.
Installation and maintenance of SAN and Storage Controller management servers and
software.
Planning and Implementation of Storage Virtualization using IBM SAN Volume Controllers
(SVC's), including attachment of numerous Storage Subsystems, Host attachments and
storage allocations/re-allocations, configuration of FlashCopy LUNs (point-in-time copies),
and scripting of above functions.
Planning and Implementation of data migrations from end-of-life Storage Systems to newer,
more robust Enterprise-level storage.
Planning and Implementation of inter-site data replication.
Error and performance monitoring of Storage Systems, and performance of related
troubleshooting and repair activities.
Implementation and maintenance (updates) of consistent firmware and driver levels for host
HBA's and multi-pathing Fiber-Channel drivers.
Monitoring of storage space utilizations.
Evaluation, planning and implementation of physical storage capacity expansions on all
SAN-attached storage systems.
Ensuring optimal configuration of SAN-attached storage, including drive loop and storage
enclosure redundancy, cache settings, balancing of LUN-to-controller assignments and hotspare drive assignments.
Maintaining comprehensive inventory and configuration backups of all storage systems,
arrays, LUNs, and host-to-LUN mappings.
Responsible for installation, configuration and support of Enterprise Fiber-Channel SAN
switches, including:
Management of Cisco Enterprise-level / IBM MDS9500 Director series Fiber-Channel
switches.
Implementation of redundant, high-availability FC fabrics.
Evaluation of Fiber-Channel SAN connectivity requirements, and providing appropriate FC
technology, procurement and configuration recommendations.
Rack installation of Fiber-Channel switches and related FC cabling.
Implementation of single-initiator Fiber-Channel Zoning to ensure isolation of Host-to-storage
FC traffic.
Planning and implementation of FC switch firmware and software updates.
Planning and implementation of Fiber-Channel (FC) connectivity between sites, including
Inter-VSAN Routing.
Error and performance monitoring of SAN fabrics, and performance of related
troubleshooting and repair activities.
Maintaining comprehensive inventory and configuration backups of all FC switches and
related Zoning.
Hardware troubleshooting using OEM diagnostics software and utilities.
Required knowledge and demonstrated skills with the following IT service disciplines:
Change and configuration management
Technical Documentation
Inventory Management
Service Level Management
Performs other related duties as assigned to include those outlined in the CoG Plan when
the Plan is activated. Responds to the designated alternate or secondary locations when
directed in response to a catastrophic incident.
PLEASE NOTE: Final selected candidate(s) may be required to undergo and
successfully complete a comprehensive background check, which may include
criminal and financial checks.
Essential Functions: * Maintain effective internal and external working relationships
* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
* Operate computer and standard office machines
* Works independently and within a collaborative team environment
* Travel to remote sites
* Organize, prioritize, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
* Read and comprehend technical manuals
* Lift and/or maneuver hardware up to 50 pounds
* Provide direction, support and mentoring to team members
* Interact with diverse end users
Last Date Job Applications Will Be Accepted: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION
Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
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Promotion Without Examination
Transfer
Reassignment
Voluntary Demotion
Reinstatement
Eligibility - all candidates
1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: One year as a Network Specialist 2,
Telecommunications Specialist 2, Telecommunications Supervisor, or Radio Telecommunications
Specialist 2; OR Three years of information technology experience that includes two years of
technical experience in network operation or network maintenance, and an associate's degree in any
information technology field; OR Five years of information technology experience that includes two
years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance; OR An equivalent
combination of experience and training that includes two years of technical experience in network
operation or network maintenance.
2. Be a resident of Pennsylvania.
3. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.
Eligibility - Competitive Promotion Without Examination Only
CLASS RESTRICTIONS
1. Have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
o Network Specialist 2
o Information Technology Generalist 2
Selection Criteria
2. Minimum experience and training required for the job.
3. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand
during the 24 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall regular or
probationary performance evaluation was Satisfactory or higher.
4. Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date
of 12/11/2013.
Application Instructions
5. Interested qualified applicants must submit all requested materials as specified in the "How To Apply
Section". Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from
consideration for this position. Send completed application materials to the address listed in "How
To Apply" section.
6. Additional information may be obtained by calling: (717)772-8075
This section is issued for compliance with Management Directive 580.19, Promotion in the
Classified Service without Examination.
How to apply - all candidates:
The following materials must be mailed and postmarked on or before Wednesday, December 11, 2013:
1. Completed Civil Service Application (0.40 MB)
2. Most Recent Employee Performance Review
3. Submit a request for consideration in the form of a memorandum, letter or bid form which must be
accompanied by a resume which reflects work history and education.
If interested in applying by mail, please send above specified materials to:
CONTACT PERSON: Lynn Shank
ADDRESS: Commonwealth Technology Center
1 Technology Park, Harrisburg, PA 17110
TELEPHONE: 717-772-8075
E-MAIL: lshank@pa.gov
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.