Multi-Cloud Administrator

Requisition Number: 62718

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

Reporting to the Operations lead of Global Compute platforms, the MultiCloud Administrator is a technology leader that will function as SME for compute technologies, with an emphasis on Multicloud technologies. The Multicloud Administrator will function as an enabler across technology teams, vendors and Project management teams to facilitate the successful delivery of complex Corning initiatives and priorities 

While being predominantly internally focused, this position will require strong communication to bridge between various Infrastructure and Application teams as well as an excellent ability to navigate within a background of relative ambiguity. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

● Install, configure, manage windows and linux servers 

● Install, configure, manage VMWare vCloud Suite 

● Follows standards, policies & guidelines for the Compute Platform in collaboration with service line owner and technology teams  

● Develop, Configure, and support compute solutions that meet business needs and align with Corning technology standards.  

● Evaluate all documents according to system requirements and evaluate all design and perform tests on all development activities and administer all complex methodologies. 

● Supports IT project start up though technical consultation, charter definition, benefit and analysis, requirements gathering and formal PMO approval. 

● Partners with all members of project team as a technical lead in the planning, design, coordination and execution of comprehensive, realistic and effective work plans. 

● Helps promote a consistent vision and strategy throughout the organization  

● Builds relationships that foster collaboration and partnerships to drive better strategies, priorities, and service to the customer 

● Assists and oversees quality change control according to Corning Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management and Disaster recovery Methodology 

● Provides support for the Multicloud environment 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year college in computer science or related field or equivalent experience 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• 3+ years of experience in server administration, with a focus on monitoring, patching, incident and problem management 

• 3+ years’ experience in a production IT environment managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services and cloud infrastructure. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Leads by Example: Professional, big picture thinker, accountable, committed and well respected by team; can contributes significantly to Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization; shows strong alignment of work and priorities to vision and strategy; exhibits excellent financial controllership. 

• Drives Growth: Creative and innovative; challenges mediocrity, status quo; establishes aggressive but obtainable goals; forward thinker and capable of contributing to the development of roadmaps aligned with organizational vision & strategy; methodical and very process focused. 

• Gets it done: Consistently achieves quality results on a timely basis; challenges and pushes his team; high “Say-Do” factor (i.e. delivers on commitments); superior follow through. 

• Knowledge of windows and linux server OS platforms 

• Knowledge of VMWare vCloud Suite including: 

•  ESXi 

•  Virtual Center 

•  vRealize Operations 

•  vRealize Automation 

• Experience supporting a global heterogeneous multi-data center computing environment  

• A holistic understanding of IT infrastructure inclusive of server, storage, network, virtualization, database, DR/business recovery and continuity practices, etc. 

• A foundational understanding of public cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and providers (AWS, Azure, Google) 

• Demonstrated expertise driving operational improvement and excellence under an ITIL based service management model. 

• Proven ability to influence and interact effectively with peers and IT leaders 

• Strong crisis management 

Travel 

None