Data Center Engineer

Job Description:

• On-site in Weehawken or Secaucus

• Shift Options: 7a-3p, 1p-9p, 3p-11p EST

• $75,000 Base Salary

Overview

• Required to work within a team of engineers carrying out cabling infrastructure and network hardware support at client sites.

• The work will include all types of patching, break-fix, circuit provision and recovery, disconnect/reconnect of desktop and networking equipment, rack and stack of Data Center Hardware (e.g. Server, Network and Storage) and provision of connectivity to DC Hardware.

• The position will be site based as required and reports to the Service Delivery Manager.

• Ability to work on multiple client sites across allocated regions.

• Available for out of hours working, being part of an on-call rotation to include weekends and evenings as business demands.

• Flexibility with the following shift hours: 7a-3p, 1p-9p, 3p-11p EST

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitor the client's ticket system and ensure tickets are assigned and completed within SLA.

• Audit and document existing cabling installations.

• Audit and document desktop configuration, including patching and power, for existing and proposed user locations.

• Compile patching schedules as required.

• Utilize Cable Management Software as required for patching planning.

• Power down and disconnect all desktop equipment including any peripherals ensuring all identified and labelled correctly

ready for reconnection.

• IMAC-D of all desktop equipment including any peripherals

• Carry Out Data Wiping activities by use of Software tools.

• Carry out all types of patching / jumpering including all types of voice & data, copper & fiber.

• Carry out testing and fault finding on Copper and Fiber Cabling Infrastructure (including ISDN Line Tests) using a variety of

modern testers to include continuity testers, tone generators and modern cabling standards testers.

• Carry out all types of Copper Voice and Data terminations as required by the portfolio of cabling systems.

• Maintain accurate records of all stock delivered and update as stock is used and advise line manager of any requirements,

shortfalls.

• Carry out surveys and update drawings and schedules.

• Install and test analogue, digital and VOIP telephone handsets and provide headset support as required.

• Build, Rack and Stack Network and Server hardware in Data Center Halls and provide connectivity.

• Good understanding of Data Center Operations and protocols.

• Perform Network Hardware break-fix activities e.g. replacing power supplies, modules, fans etc.

• Media Management, incl Tape Library Loads and Ejects.

• Perform Third Party Escorts.

Experience

• Experience of working in Voice and Data Cabling environment

• Experience of Moves Adds and Changes environment

• Thorough understanding of modern computer network infrastructure

• Thorough understanding and practical experience of fiber and copper voice and data cabling including terminating, test

equipment, test parameters and test techniques

• Knowledge of Rack and Stack of Server Hardware and Rack and Stack Systems

• Good knowledge of Service Now (and other Process and Asset Management Tools)

• Good knowledge of Server Patching

• Knowledge of LAN / WAN and Active devices

• Able to use all types of Modern Hand Held Cable Standards Testers

• Able to use light Source and Power Meter

• Diligently follow client onsite security protocols

• Good understanding of IT Infrastructure Connectivity

• Good Understanding of patching / connectivity

• Good PC Skills including Excel and Outlook

• Good administrative skills

• Excellent organization skills

• Proactive and enthusiastic approach