IT Infrastructure Administrator
Sohar Aluminium
Sohar, Oman
Ref: LP159-12
Sohar Aluminium

The Role


The Role


Job Purpose:

• Monitor and control all 200 IT Systems to deliver an effective enterprise backup solution

• Action regular backups to ensure high levels of data security and to enable effective disaster recovery

Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for All systems and archive backup

• Implement company-wide backup system

• Execute daily monitoring of backup tasks. Re-schedule to address contingencies. Troubleshoot

• Create the new backup policy, schedule and assign the required resources to implement the policy

• Install and upgrade the backup client and required APM plug-in

• Coordinate with all application owners for back up and restore test

• Ensure backup duplicated in off-site location successfully

• Action the quarterly schedule for all types of backups to ensure DR availability

• Regularly monitor the library, tape drive and back up server logs

• In the case of server failure, restore the backup server with all required configuration

• Liaise with hardware and software suppliers to resolve issues

• Execute and monitor change control processes

• Document all changes and develop the SOP

• Monitor and control servers, storage networks and storage infrastructure for the Smelter, Administration Areas, Power Plant and Smelter Power Operations

• Implement repairs, replacements and upgrades. Minimize down-time

• Perform daily monitoring on servers and storage hardware for BMS, MES and RTS. Troubleshoot

• Execute proactive fault-finding, fault-prevention and environmental control for servers and storage logs

• Monitor and control IP addresses for servers and SAN VLANs

• Coordinate supplies and activities with server and storage support partner for support-related issues and achieve resolution

• Test and update the firmware of servers and storage hardware

• Evaluate systems. Recommend upgrades where necessary. Implement the approved upgrade plan

• Execute and monitor change control processes

• Monitor and control the environment and access to the data centers

• Plan, organize and control scheduled maintenance and shut-down

• Development and maintenance of SOPs

• Liaise closely with departments to determine shut-down timetable and priorities.

Requirements


Requirements


• Degree in IT or Computer Science with 7 years experience in various technology

• Certified with Backup software

• Certified DR professional

• Microsoft and storage certification is added advantage

• Good knowledge of backup and DRP concepts

• In-depth knowledge of backup terminology

• Knowledge of database structure (SQL, Oracle, Exchange)

• Good knowledge of storage devices (High complexity and many interdependency)

• Good knowledge of systems hardware

• Good understanding of the tools applied to monitor device health and performance

• Skilled in executing change requests

• Skilled in maintaining and monitoring the backup system

• Skilled in problem-solving

• Skilled in communicating with business owners , users and vendors

• Knowledgeable in DRP implementation

• Knowledgeable in managing support contracts

• Able to train and coach others

• Some knowledge of business case development

• Some knowledge of budgeting

• Some knowledge of the techniques to coach and develop others

About the Company


About the Company


The newest addition to the Middle East's metals circuit and Oman's first foray into the Aluminium industry, Sohar Aluminium has been breaking records since its inception.

By implementing decades of industry insight in its design, specification and construction Sohar Aluminium has been created to ensure efficiency, environmental protection and the utmost safety of its workforce. Noteworthy examples include the world's longest single potline, the world's highest known capacity ingot casters and innovative elevated walkways traversing the entire site to keep man and machine separate except when absolutely necessary.

In many ways, Sohar Aluminium's development mirrors the Sultanate of Oman's own emergence onto the world stage - driving forward at a formidable pace, but all the while mindful and respectful of its cultural heritage and values. Sohar Aluminium intends to become a benchmark smelter while contributing to the sustainable development of Oman.

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