Backup Administrator 1 at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Backup Adminisrator 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for performing basic administrative tasks, including managing basic system and performance management, and performing on call duties as needed, responding to alerts, and taking appropriate corrective actions.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and resolves problems of basic scope using proper tools and techniques


• Applies basic standards and procedures to accomplish tasks including learning how to use and apply applicable technologies


• Thoroughly documents work in an organized manner


• Communicates in written and verbal form effectively in a small team setting


• Understands Garmin's Mission Statement and Quality Policy


• Performs basic administrative tasks by following defined procedures


• Designs and develops basic integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin's Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage environments.


• Performs basic cost analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations.


• Provides 24x7 on-call support as required


• Continuously develop technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging storage technologies as it relates to CIFS, NFS, SSD Storage, Storage Snapshots, Site Replication, and Data Mirroring.


• Communicate effectively regarding system operations and environment changes


• Adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated


• Demonstrates an understanding of Garmin's Change Control process and upholds the importance of compliance.


• Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of storage technologies and plans accordingly


• Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as moving files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks.


• Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceed


• Responds to alerts and takes appropriate corrective actions


• Manages change effectively through documented change procedures


• Covers on-call duties and procedures


• Analyze existing systems for improvements


• Manages basic system performance management


• Performs basic patching


• Understands and ensures backup and recovery of system or application exists


• Understands and ensures basic IT security measures are met


• Creates work instructions and knowledge articles


• Ensure the security access is appropriate and necessary approvals have been obtained


• Understands and enforces basic system controls


• Assists in performing internal audits and maintains regulatory compliance


• Assists users to analyze/configure/tailor security and access levels to fit the need

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technology related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience


• Outstanding academics with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  


• Demonstrated ability to learn basic technical concepts independently


• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting


• Must be detail-oriented and can work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision


• Ability to prioritize and multi-task independently in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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