Data Center Technician-(Onsite)

Data Center Technician
Onsite
Ashburn VA.

Description:

A Network Administrator Operator manages and maintains an organizations network infrastructure ensuring security and performance

1. Experience with routers switches and firewalls

2. Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Network installation & maintenance (rack & stack cabling parts replacement etc.) - Basic/Routine
• Server installation & maintenance (rack & stack HDD memory CPU RAID batteries NICs etc.) - Basic/Routine
• Data Center staging deployment and logistics/asset management support - Basic/Routine
• Site builds & refreshes while meeting current quality standards- Basic/Routine
• Data Center hardware break/fix/move/add/change; component replacement hardware troubleshooting- Basic/Routine
• Extensive enterprise cable installation experience as well as industry cabling standards- Basic/Routine
• Ability to provide adequate fiber and copper cable testing with minimal supervision- Basic/Routine
• Ability to terminate Cat 6 cabling- Basic/Routine
• Create/update/maintain rack elevations within a DCIM application (Nlyte) -Participates in
• Maintain inventory control and documentation on systems and components to ensure updates occur according to schedule and procedure -Participates in
• Troubleshoot and escalate incidents and problems- Basic/Routine
• Interface with other ISD areas and/or vendors to resolve outages or periods of reduced performance in accordance with established criteria- Basic/Routine
• Provide status reports on active or resolved issues -Participates in
• Maintain configure and perform preventative maintenance to various network and data center equipment to ensure efficient operations- Basic/Routine
• Experience with out-of-band management/KVM system (DSVIEW) - Basic/Routine

• Experience with power distribution units (PDUs) load management - Basic/Routine
• Familiar with NEMA and IEC power connectors- Basic/Routine
• Familiar with Data Center containment solutions- Basic/Routine
• Work with others to update and document procedures -Participates in
• Write and maintain detailed site reference documentation -Participates in
• Cognizant of Data Center Safety Standards - Basic/Routine
• Lift equipment weighing 50 lbs. - Basic/Routine
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned or based on need- Basic/Routine

Qualifications knowledge skills and abilities

• Intermediate Data Center / IT Operations experience
• Software & Hardware tools utilized to perform day to day Data Center functions
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies protocols and standards
• Must exhibit excellent communication and grammatical skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure (urgent problems deadlines changing priorities)
• Familiar with network cabling (types distance limitations testing connectors handling)
• Familiar with electrical & optical transceivers (SFP QSFP GLCT DAC CFP2 DWDM)
• Familiar with server hardware and components
• Familiar with electrical standards connector types power budget calculations AC vs. DC single phase vs. three phase etc.
• Familiar with datacenter design in relation to heat dissipation and air flow
• Meticulous and obsessive about organized cabling

• Detail oriented and organized

Desired

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training education and experience
• Experience and technical training in WAN/LAN communications including experience installing basic configuring and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience in presenting technical solutions and/or recommendations
• Knowledge of electronic principles as they relate to diagnosing and troubleshooting IT system issues
• Knowledge of technical inter-relationships between software/hardware and desktop/LAN/Host systems
• Advanced skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues
• Advanced research analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Navy Federal operations