Cloud Administrator at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are looking for a Cloud Administrator who will sit in our headquarters in Olathe, KS and help support our Scottsdale, Arizona office. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing technology through the use of tools and scripting.  The ideal candidate will be well versed in the areas of Linux administration, VM Ware, Windows and storage. This individual organizes, leads and coordinates with other parts of IT to ensure components of overall systems are managed properly. Other essential functions include:

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  Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s virtualized Linux and Windows server environments. 

  
  


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  Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons form small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations. Measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations

  
  


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  Provides 24x7 on-call support

  
  


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  Continuously develops technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, load balancer, and open source systems and other virtualization and cloud technologies

  
  


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  Communicates effectively regarding system operations and environment changes

  
  


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  Adheres to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated

  
  


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  Demonstrates an understanding of Garmin’s Change Control process and upholds the importance of compliance. 

  
  


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  Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, load balancer, and other open source systems.

  
  


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  Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded

  
  


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  Performs and plans version upgrades

  
  

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree OR Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another technology related field AND 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Other requirements include:

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  Outstanding academics 

  
  


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  Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks

  
  


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  Demonstrates ability to solve moderately complex technical problems independently

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions

  
  


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  Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting

  
  


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  Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

  
  


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  A willingness to travel to Scottsdale Arizona

  
  

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.