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We are looking for a Senior Network Attached Storage (NAS) Engineer/Administrator for our storage team. This position will support our data centers as well as our field site file services environments and will require regular after hours and weekend work.

Positions in this function review, analyzes, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale computer system. Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. This function provides expertise in software systems programming, operating software applications, consults on complex projects/existing applications, and overall operating systems.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability and scalability
• Work with teammates, clients and other teams to identify and address systems problems
• Evaluate new developments and recommend infrastructure modifications
• Provide in depth consultation to application teams on a variety of different applications
• Assist in defining standards, guidelines, best practices and metrics
• Participates in the development of business strategy
• Develops and manages business plans to achieve objectives
• Leads large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
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• Provide day to day support for the NAS (Network Attached Storage) and Object Storage environment
• Fulfill requests for NAS and Object Storage as well as troubleshoot/resolve NAS/ Object Storage alerts/issues
• Assist with the forecasting and planning of NAS and Object Storage capacity, utilization, and consumption
• Coordinate and perform NAS hardware/software installations, configurations, and upgrades, with an emphasis on NetApp and IBM Cloud Object Storage (ICOS)
• Identify requirements and work with NAS, Object Storage for NetApp and IBM products on all phases of the procurement process
• Represent the NAS and/or Object storage team during meetings, discussions with other teams and when assigned as a project resource
• Participate in 24/7 On Call rotation
• Functional SME
• Broad business approach
• Resource to senior leadership
• Develops pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years experience administering Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems
• 3+ years experience with local & remote storage replication
• 3+ years experience with CIFS, NFS, and FTP protocols
• 1+ years of Object Storage experience

Preferred Qualifcations:

• College Degree
• Heavy NetApp experience with NetApp certification
• 1+ year of scripting experience
• Enterprise class storage administration experience (SAN or NAS or Object Storage)
• Windows File Server experience
• Active Directory experience
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.