Data Center Administrator - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Data Center Administrator 2 in our Olathe, KS location.  In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing technology through the use of tools and scripting. 

Essential Functions

• Organizes, leads, and coordinates with other parts of IT to ensure components of overall system are managed and makes recommendations for component level improvements
• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s data center systems
• Performs and evaluates cost analyses and vendor comparisons from small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
• Continuously develops technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging datacenter systems and other datacenter technologies
• Communicates effectively regarding system operations and environment changes
• Adheres to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
• Understands and avoids physical, space, power, and cooling constraints of datacenter and equipment closet systems
• Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded, and appropriate levels of security access is monitored
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators (Administrator 1)
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems
• Performs and plans minor version upgrades and identifies interdependencies in system and application components
• Participates in roadmap planning for systems or applications
• Organizes and leads meetings with users of IT systems and coordinates cross team non-project changes
• Provides 24x7 on-call support

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or technology related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates ability to solve moderately complex technical problems independently
• Demonstrates experience in successful implementation of technology solutions and demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

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