Storage Sr Engineer

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Job Summary

IT Sr. Analyst – Storage Ensures stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the IT storage systems that support core organizational functions. Responsibilities may include the design, implementation, and support of storage systems and platforms. The individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

How You'll Create Impact

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and manage capacity/resources as it relates to global enterprise storage platforms.

Monitor the health and analyze performance of global enterprise storage platforms.

Provides directions to peers, junior team membrs and/or external consultants.

Consistently applies the concepts of appropriate standard methodologies and best practices.

Proactively enforces worldwide and local security policies to ensure IT information assets are protected.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

Expert ability to independently architect and deploy storage solutions distributed across several datacenters

Able to provide Level 3 escalation for support and maintenance-related activities: Installation, maintenance, upgrades and break-fix support issues

Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills with priority setting and delegation skills

Strong working knowledge of network technologies, including VLANs, Virtual Switches, DNS & DHCP

Ability to influence and communicate effectively across team/geographical/functional boundaries

Understands and has ability to manage data center facilities environment (rack\ cable\ power)

What Makes You Stand Out

Preferred:

Technical IT certifications a plus – EMC, Pure, ITIL or VMware

Scripting Knowledge a plus – Python, PowerShell, Native CLI Scripting, etc.

2+ Years’ Experience with other Storage Platforms – Preferred

IBM, NetApp, etc.

2+ Years’ Experience with Data Center Facility Management

Rack, Cable, Power & Environmental Controls

2+ Years’ Experience with Backup and DR Experience

Rack, Cable, Power & Environmental Controls

Your Background

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field required with at least 5+ years of professional experience.

5+ Years’ hands-on design, implementation & system administration of DELL, Pure & Brocade, storage platforms: (I.e. PowerMax, PowerStore, Pure FlashArray, & Brocade Directors)

4+ Year’s hands-on Design, implementation and system administrator of NAS Object & File Systems: (I.e PowerScale and\or FlashBlade)

4+ Years of demonstrated success leading IT projects of medium to large complexity at the global and regional level

3+ Years of experience managing & maintaining Microsoft Windows OR Linux OR VMWare platforms

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations

Up to 10% travel may be required

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability