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Data Storage Team Member, IT Delivery

 
Vacancy Number:  26585
Category:  IT - Data & Analytics
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description  

The Storage team handles the management of the SAN (Storage Area Network), Storage and Backup infrastructure that supports ESB’s corporate data for its key business and information systems across all its IT platforms. The team manages all hardware, firmware and software for this storage and backup infrastructure.  

 

The infrastructure is hosted in ESB datacentre suites in Southwest Dublin and Northwest Dublin. Due to increased complexity and scale in the SAN infrastructure, the Storage Team requires a skilled and knowledgeable SAN administrator to support ESB’s SAN switches and storage arrays.  

 

A minimum of 3 years' experience in supporting enterprise level SAN solutions is needed. This experience would preferably be in Brocade FOS (Fabric Operating System) and enterprise class arrays. 

 

Key Responsibilities  

The successful candidate will work in the infrastructure services storage team. Responsibilities of this role will include:  

  • SAN Infrastructure management
  • Data Storage Management
  • SAN Performance monitoring and optimisation 
  • Storage capacity planning
  • Backup and disaster recovery utilising backup software and array technology
  • Developing effective working relationships with various key internal and external business stakeholders.
  • Working with market vendors to obtain relevant market and product updates, aiding service development as well as troubleshooting analysis and resolution. 

 

Experience and Qualifications  

Essential 

  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience. 

  • A strong understanding of Networking, Storage and SAN platforms and principles.

  • A strong understanding of Operating System architecture and platforms. 

  • A strong understanding of Cyber Security best practice and risk analysis. 

  • A strong familiarity with incident and change management processes and or industry best practice e.g., ITIL.   

  • Strong documentation/writing skills. 

  • Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.). 

  • Willingness to travel to and work in the Dublin based datacentres from time to time 

  • Recognised third level computing qualification or equivalent work experience is essential. 

  • Storage array, Brocade, VMware, or other relevant IT Industry accreditations. 

Desirable  

  • Knowledge of VMware and Site Recovery Manager 

  • Good knowledge of Scripting (preferably PowerShell)  

  • Strong interest in or understanding of Cloud platforms.  

  • Strong interest in Automation and associated technologies 

  • Working knowledge of the veritas suite of backup products such as Netbackup and Data insights 

 

Location  

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office, F27, Dublin. 

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

 

Reporting To 

The successful candidate will report to Storage Team Lead. 

 

Why Work with Us? 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

  • Progressive, hybrid working model 

  • Career development through mentoring and training  

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

  • Sports and Social Clubs 

  • Networking opportunities 

  • Credit Union 

  • Generous Pension 

  • Access to staff well-being programmes 

  • Generous parental leave entitlements 

  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

 

Salary 

€48,000 - €56,500 per annum (depending on experience)

 
Closing Date 

24th April 2025

 

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

 

 

 

Inclusion and Diversity Statement 

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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