Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countriesFortune 500Globally unified systems

Job Description

The Data Centers Storage Administrator is responsible for managing Expeditors essential storage and backup infrastructure. This infrastructure provides Expeditors the global connectivity, compute power, backups and storage to meet its growing demand to move freight. The Storage Administrator is responsible for the support, troubleshooting, installation, and deployment of Storage and Backups based systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be a collaborative member of a highly motivated and agile teamInstall, configure and manage all block (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS) (Dell PowerStore, Cohesity, Pure Storage Arrays, Hitachi Storage Arrays)Provides production support for arrays and fiber channel switchesDiagnose and isolate array, fiber channel switching, and application-related problemsPerform hardware maintenance, repairs, & replacementsEnsure backup infrastructure is online and availableFunction as a subject matter expert for Storage and Backup related questions for other groups within ExpeditorsProvide recommendations to management through research and review of recent industry solutions in various Storage related technologiesCreate documentation and training material; provide training to others

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Downtown SeattleFederal WayLynnwoodBellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work collaboratively in an agile team environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionExcellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on customer service2+ years of experience with storage management technologies (NAS, SAN & FC Switches)Knowledge of backup strategies and productsAn aptitude for methodical and comprehensive troubleshootingBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Hitachi and Pure StorageExperience with Dell PowerStoreExperience with Brocade Storage Area Networks (SAN)Experience with Cohesity backup solutionsExperience with agile (SAFe) project planningExperience managing a multi-vendor environmentScripting in at least one language such as Python, Perl, PowerShell, ruby, bash, GoPracticed in designing and implementing business continuity / disaster recovery and high availability plans.  For example, experience with snapshots and replication with storage technology.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary:  $80,000 to $150,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid vacationHolidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementPosition is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.