Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Specialist

Join a world-class academic healthcare systemUChicago Medicine as aData Center Infrastructure Engineer - Specialistin theITTechnology Servicesdepartment.

A Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Specialistis responsible forday to dayoperation of UCHs data centers and IT spaces and associated support equipment including HVAC UPSS power distribution units emergency generators andmonitoringthe network operations center while working independently with general direction from theDirector Data Center Strategy and Operations.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for overseeing vendors projects and special assignments as directed

• This role works independently from the Manager; need to oversee vendors and be able toidentifyprojects and implement solutions

• Hasidentifiedand resolved network issues in the hospital and data center

• Roleidentifies diagnoses and resolves UPSHVACand other vendor problems

Provides highly skilled technicalassistancein spacepowerand cooling planning

• The roleidentifiespower distribution configurations to ensure that IT load is properly distributed and balanced

• Calculate power requirements for IT equipment expansion as well as categorizetomanage the connection

• Manages heat rejection requirements in the data center and auxiliary spaces

• Identifyand diagnose UPS failures

Writes and keeps current the DCIM complex MOPs andSOPsfor infrastructure maintenance and operation

• Step by step detailed outline of operational procedures

• Who what where and what to do if something goes wrong

• Provide a back out plan

• Update and keep the DCIM current

• Work with developers with system integration and automation for monitoring and alarming

• DCIM Data Center Information Management system

• MOP method of procedure (has to do with maintenance on a system; have vendor work off a system and go step-by-step through the process)

• SOP standard operating procedures (calls out the operation of critical infrastructure equipment; again line-by-line detail)

Identifiesand diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting infrastructure systems

• If there is an incident or malfunction this rolemustbe able toidentifywhat happened then diagnose and provide a solution

• Requires an in-depth understanding ofallthe data center and telecommunication room infrastructure systems

• Coordinates staff and vendors to manage the evolution

Understand theory of operation of all infrastructure equipment and systems

• Must understand theory of operationin order todetermineif equipment is in normal state or condition

• Ability to read and understand one-line diagramsschematicsand blueprints

• Ability to instruct subordinates in theory of operation and normal operating conditions

May function in a lead capacity within the department

• Ability to lead and direct when needed

• Able towork days/nights/weekends/holidays if needed and/or

• Able to lift heavy equipment/items.

• Able to perform all essential job functions including walking standing bending stooping climbing lifting and manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation

Provides guidance and direction for less experienced Infrastructure Engineers

• Provides direction to Associates Intermediates and Seniors

Ability to safelyoperategenerators UPSs HVACequipmentand switchgear

• Ability to manuallyoperateall critical infrastructure equipment which would correlate back to understanding of operations (if youdontunderstand it youcantdo it)

• Perform high level failure diagnostics and recovery for these systems

• Escalate and engage vendors for system recovery

Racks stacks and provisions servers switches and cabling in data center and other IT spaces

• Runs fiber and coax cross connects and follows proper termination techniques per data centerestablishedprocessesproceduresand policies

• Maintains detailed written records of all work activity

• Determineswork priorities from the ServiceNow queue and ensures adherence to all commit times

• Carries out decommissioning of network servers and switches

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent educationtrainingor work experience

• Seven or more years of Infrastructure Engineering Ability to translate strategies into clearobjectivesand practical action plans.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time

• Shift: Day

• Department: ITTechnology Services

• CBA Code: Non-Union

• Location:Flexible(Hyde Park)

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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