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Title: Unstructured Storage Folder/File Permissions Administrator
Location: Remote (Ability to travel to NGC facilities as needed)
- Full time
About MAXX
MAXX Potential helps organizations diversify and strengthen their tech talent pipeline. Founded by industry leaders in 2012, we understand the continuous challenge IT Leaders face: the need to deliver more with less, while at the same time building a strong team and planning for the future. MAXX has created a one-of-its-kind Apprenticeship program that benefits everyone and truly puts people first.
Our approach enables us to attract high-potential aspiring technologists and get them delivering value right away, while simultaneously building their skill sets with mentorship from our experienced team. This highly versatile and flexible design makes it possible for us to offer high-quality services at costs comparable to offshore companies. We are also able to offer our customers a dependable, reliable, and diverse talent pipeline, that they might otherwise be missing out on.
Position
We are seeking an Unstructured Storage Folder/File Permissions Administrator to manage CIFS/NFS permissions, access controls, folder structures, and share configurations across the enterprise. This role ensures secure, well-organized, and efficient file storage while supporting data protection, compliance, and system administration efforts.
Why Join MAXX Potential?
- Be a Key Player: Ensure secure and efficient storage management across enterprise environments.
- Expand Your Expertise: Work with cutting-edge storage, security, and automation technologies.
- Flexibility & Growth: Enjoy a remote-first role with occasional on-site engagements and professional development opportunities.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
Storage Access & Permissions Management
- Administer CIFS/NFS permissions, access controls, and folder/share configurations to ensure secure and efficient enterprise file storage.
- Fulfill folder creation, access modifications, and new share requests while maintaining data integrity and security compliance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve access and permissions issues across Windows and Linux environments.
Data Protection & Compliance
- Ensure proper governance of unstructured data storage, adhering to security policies and compliance frameworks.
- Support data protection initiatives, backup configurations, and archival solutions for unstructured storage.
- Monitor storage usage and enforce policies for proper data organization and retention.
Incident & Request Management
- Handle file system-related incidents, access requests, and permission escalations via IT service management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Document best practices, troubleshooting steps, and access control policies to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.
System Administration & Process Optimization
- Assist with file system performance tuning, software updates, and service account management.
- Develop automation scripts to improve permission management efficiency (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.).
- Work with enterprise IT teams to evaluate storage solutions and recommend process improvements.
What You'll Bring
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ year experience managing CIFS/NFS permissions, file share configurations, and access controls in a large enterprise.
- Strong understanding of Windows/Linux file system structures and access control models.
- Familiarity with data protection principles, backup solutions, and storage best practices.
- Hands-on experience with IT service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for request fulfillment and incident tracking.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex file access issues and document solutions clearly.
- Willingness to travel to client facilities occasionally for on-site support and collaboration.
- Capable of travel to NGC facilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise storage platforms (NetApp, Dell EMC, Isilon, etc.).
- Knowledge of Active Directory integration for file system permissions.
- Familiarity with backup and archival solutions (TSM, Avamar, Data Domain, etc.).
- Exposure to cloud-based and hybrid storage environments (Azure, AWS, Nutanix, etc.).
- Strong scripting skills for automating file access and permissions management.
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