Hi All,
Job Description
Job Title Datacenter Technician
Location R/O Las Vegas, NV 89030 (Please find a local and nearby in 20 miles radius)
Duration 6 Months Contract to Hire (USC)

Job Description Responsibilities:
Work in one of the most complex communications networks and as a member of the team will be responsible for 99.99% system uptime with zero defects.
Involved with system monitoring, routine preventive maintenance, customer problem tracking, and network problem resolution in all networking aspects integral to Client Baseband, IF, and RF Communications and the related backend systems.
Responsible for System Administration, Network Monitoring and Management, new buildouts, existing network changes and maintenance, and IP and system infrastructure maintenance.
Identify root causes of technical problems and develop procedural and technical recommendations for improvement.
Maintain equipment inventory and configuration management records, including software releases, patches, and hardware changes.
Ensure compliance with applicable Data Center Standards, Service Management Quality Program, and ITIL standards.
Assume responsibility for escalation and emergency response requests in a 24 x 7 x 365 environment. Occasional work is required during maintenance windows, outside of normal working hours.
Basic Requirements:
AA degree, electronics school certification, or equivalent military training and experience.
2 years of experience as a technician in SATCOM/Terrestrial environment with LAN/WAN industry standards, working knowledge of TCP/IP, and Ethernet configuration and functionality desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:
Industry certifications are a plus (Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Cisco, CompTIA, and ITIL).
Working knowledge of Unix/Linux systems desirable.
Candidates must have the ability to work and manage in a 24x7x365 work environment, multi-task while meeting deadlines, and work well under pressure.
Candidates must have excellent problem-solving, customer relations, conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of satellite technology and terrestrial technology (i.e. DSL, WIFI, Cable)
Experience with Cisco, HNS, CATV/IPTV and other Telco and IP protocol core network and equipment
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Essential Qualifications:
Candidate must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation:
o Climb ladders to heights of up to 20 feet.
o Work with hands and arms above their head for an extended period of time.
o Carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
o Be able to work repetitive tasks like installing/deinstalling cables/equipment.

Please sahre profile to : devi at proximatetech dot com