Technician II - Data Center Services
IES Communications · Sterling, VA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$27/hrFull-time
About the role
Full-time, direct hire position. Full benefits available after 30 days of employment.
Schedule
- Evenings from 1 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Thursday
- Weekend on-call coverage once every 6 weeks
Job summary
The Technician II - Data Center Services will support both the Physical and Virtual Infrastructure of the organization and its facilities. The Technician II - Data Center Services will drive data center best practice and relative industry standards into working processes and procedures as/where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Directly support and complete all scheduled data center MACs (Moves/Adds/Changes)
- Hardware installation MACs, including device labeling, power connectivity and network cable connectivity
- Complete hardware support work orders involving hardware and cabling MACs, certification, troubleshooting and break-fix
- Asset management, auditing and daily work log/ticket tracking
- Provide smart-hands assistance as required for multiple customers at various sites within specified SLA response times (on-call duties may apply)
- Maintain a safe and secure operating environment within the data center and report any violations to their immediate supervisor
- Detailed and thorough documentation and record keeping
- Maintain site security protocols, badging requirements and data protection procedures
- Ensure all media storage devices (Hard drives, thumb drives, CD/DVD's, etc.) are properly logged, secured and documented to ensure compliance with retention practices
- Strong working knowledge with server and network hardware/components, copper and fiber infrastructure installation and testing, data center productivity and support tools, applications and software (Windows, Linux, SSH, RDP, Putty, etc.), and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) related tools
- Coordinate equipment/material receiving, shipping and RMA processing support as/when required
- Provide vendor and security escorts as needed
- Provide general cleaning on raised floor, cabinet/rack exterior surfaces, work benches and other areas as needed on a regular basis
- Support standard and emergency operating procedures for data center
- Provide status reporting regarding Data Center service availability, performance, capacity utilization as required
- Daily error log reporting and physical DC inspections for general health, power, cooling, hazards, etc.
- Coordinates equipment installation and delivery schedules in accordance with set project plans
- On-Call duties as needed
Requirements
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s)
- Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners
- 3+ years working in data centers, operations or related technical field
- General knowledge of server/network equipment and software support configurations
- Intermediate understanding of AC/DC power principles, data center power distribution and data center best practices
- Strong aptitude for independent working environment and high productivity rate
- Must be able to act as the company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)
- Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s)
- Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
- Regular attendance is mandatory
Qualifications
- Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency
- Three (3) years minimum of data center experience
- Must possess at least two (2) active industry certifications
- Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Must meet Company minimum driving standards
Pay
Min USD $27.00/Hr. Max USD $33.00/Hr.