What does a Storage Administrator do?
Storage administrators are responsible for managing the secure and efficient storage of an organization’s electronic data, including electronic files and storage hardware such as external hard drives. They develop, configure, and maintain storage systems and resources, often involving a combination of onsite storage and offsite virtual or cloud-based solutions. They assess organizational needs, formulate a detailed plan, and ensure there are contingencies and safeguards in place. They maintain and troubleshoot data storage systems, and provide input for capacity planning and assessments.
Storage administrators typically have a bachelor’s degree in a computer science field, and a background that includes storage planning and management. These roles require capacity planning and assessment skills, and experience implementing and managing data storage systems. Experience with FC network administration is helpful.
- Manage the receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of material.
- Perform light property maintenance and partner with vendors, as approved or necessary.
- Assist customers in finding a storage space that will fit their needs.
- Respond to all hardware and software-based problems and interface with vendor support to ensure quick resolutions.
- Perform day-to-day contractual and programmatic management of the contract and all task orders.
- Develop and build relationships with logistics management counterparts within parent organization as well as with external organizations facilitating the coordination of various logistical support projects.
- Handle multiple, demanding, and complex projects in a timely manner with accurate results.
- Answer phone calls while multitasking with computers or other duties.
- Run multiple facets of day-to-day operations including sales, customer service, facility upkeep, oversight of property profitability and security.
- Provide support by learning and executing parking audits, trouble shooting the gate system, conducting unit audits, and preparing for bi-annual property audits.
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience with IAT Level II, NFS, CIFS, ISCSI, UNIX, SRDF, NDMP, GPUS, DOD, and Linux software and systems.
- Comfortable determining root cause analysis, scripting, and running hardware upgrades.
- Prior consulting experience.
- Fluency in middleware, firmware, and mainframes.
- A natural leader and problem solver with time management skills.
- Experience with Vcenter and operating systems.
Storage Administrator Career Path
Learn how to become a Storage Administrator, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Storage Administrator Insights
Tata Consultancy Services“Good Company to work and explore your career opportunities”
Soft Source“Nice place to work and more freedom”
Micro Academy“Best opportunity for freshers to learn and grow”
Tata Consultancy Services“Good work and life balance”
Microland“Good pay based on client billing”
KPMG“The Benefits are not the best”
StorHub“Good people to work with”
“Salary hike is not so good”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Storage Administrator
When working as a Storage Administrator, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are IAT Level II, Dashboarding, DOD 8570, Administering and Deliverables.
- Administrator On Duty
- Office Administrator
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
The most common qualifications to become a Storage Administrator is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.