Systems Administrator - Western Digital

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

• Involved in implementation new hardware system, administrator and maintain all servers.
• To assist and support of company system requirements
• Perform systems monitoring and preventive maintenance tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Maintenance of Server hardware, Server Operating Systems and Application Software.
• Detect, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve system problems.
• Conduct performance and capacity monitoring and recommend system improvements and upgrades in virtual server environment.
• Perform audits of servers, services and security and take appropriate or necessary actions.
• Implement upgrades, repair and fix to Vmware, Microsoft, and Linux system infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft, Linux accounts, permissions and access rights.
• Maintain and develop systems documentation using online collaboration tools.
• Provide imaginative and practical solutions to the wide range of difficult problems.
• Coordinate with global teams to standardize systems operations
• Perform assigned work to achieve deliverables committed to organization goals in accordance to this job description and in compliance with work rules and ethics and compliance policies of the Company
• Report anomaly or non-compliance in relation to Ethics and Compliance policies of the Company
• Report near-miss, close-call and work safety violations in relation to workplace health and safety regulations
• Report product / production irregularity, anomaly, defectives in relation to product quality assurance

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any equivalent field.
• Minimum with 10 years of overall experience in IT.
• Minimum with 5 years of experience as Senior Systems Administrator supporting Vmware vSphere in a large multiple site enterprise environment.
• Experience on supporting Vmware Vsphere 8, Microsoft Server OS, Active Directory and/or Redhat/Centos Linux OS.
• Hands on experience on HPE ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge Enterprise Server.
• Experience on SAN Storages, and vSAN will be an added advantage.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in team.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
• Understand current and future business requirements and ongoing IT issues to ensure business success.
• Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution.
• One or more Microsoft, Linux, Vmware certifications are preferred. VCP will be an added advantage.
• Effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in an organization.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and emails in English.
• Provides status primarily in writing, verbally and graphically as required.
• Effectively use online collaboration tools and ticketing system.
• Work under general direction and independently determine and develop the best approach to priorities.
• Meet assigned task schedules and participate in overall quality review of own and others work.
• Lead peers with positive attitude of accomplishment.
• Experience using Vmware service
• MS window server experience
• SCCM patch management
• HPE and Dell hardware support.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Working knowledge of relevant operating systems, software and programming
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Good organization, time management and prioritization
• Efficient troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Great Customer service and interpersonal skills

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.