Administrator- Server/Stor III USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

• Work independently and with team members to perform senior level server and storage functions with multiple technologies.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• 2+ years of experience in Orchestrator, general automation, PowerShell, and other scripting.
• Ability to test, debug, and extend automation solutions and tools
• Automation and IT technical support of an operating manufacturing facility 
• 4+ years of experience and/or working knowledge of Windows and VMWare software. 
• Senior level knowledge of server hardware (Dell, Cisco UCS and others a plus).  Experience should include monitoring, installation, configuration, tuning and management.
• 4+ years of experience with a 24/7 Datacenter Environment desired.
• 4+ years of experience with Microsoft SCOM desired.
• 4+ years of experience with VMware ESX Server desired.
• Knowledge of backup and storage concepts.
• Experience with PowerShell required
• Expertise automating server OS creation including storage provisioning and OS updates
• Knowledge of patch management practices for a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with network security protocols and practices, including firewall management, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with ITIL a plus.
• Exposure to SOX controls, processes, etc. 
• Working knowledge and/or prior experience in Cloud offerings (SaS, IaaS, PasS) a plus. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, configure, and implement automation workflows using Microsoft Orchestrator tools.
• Create, test and deploy automation scripts, and processes to streamline server and infrastructure management.
• Ensure that automation workflows comply with organizational standards and best practices.
• Utilize project management skills and manage day-to-day priorities. 
• Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of server environments, both physical and virtual.
• Coordinate and manage incident response and resolution processes for server and infrastructure-related issues.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems related to servers, network, and storage systems.
• Provide training and support to junior team members and other IT staff on best practices related to automation and Microsoft Orchestrator tools.
• Act as subject matter expert for Microsoft Orchestrator automation, advising on best practices and potential improvements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automated processes, configurations, and system standards
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and implement automation solutions to optimize operational workflows.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Performs other assignments as required.
• Must be able to be on-call on a periodic basis. Reporting Relationships:
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• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Orchestrator automation tools.
• Ability to design, deploy, and manage complex automation workflows and scripts.
• Proficiency in server configuration, optimization and maintenance.
• Strong scripting skills with PowerShell.
• Ability to write, test and debug scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware, Hyper-V and cloud service providers such as Azure and AWS.
• Understanding of networking principles and protocols that affect server operations.
• Knowledge of deploying and managing virtual machines and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong diagnostic skills to troubleshoot complex issues with servers, automation workflows, and infrastructure components.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to think critically and evaluate situations to determine the best automation approaches.
• Innovative mindset to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ability to work eff