What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Specialist position at Kansara systems?
Title: Data Center Specialist
Location: Ashburn, VA (Local, onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Skills Required
* Professional work experience (5 yrs) & expertise in Data Center activities.
* Project coordination and task management experience for a minimum of 3 years.
* Capable of simultaneously managing activities at multiple sites under multiple projects.
* Good leadership and organizational skills
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good understanding of construction methodologies and overall safety standards
* Experienced in the development of specifications and other technical documentation.
* Bachelors Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline.
* Competent in the use of all basic MS Office Automation products – Word, Excel, Visio, Power point, SharePoint and Project
Job Description:
* Responsible for developing high level and low level project plans and budgets for data center projects and/or data center components
* Responsible for the management, coordination, and execution of all assigned tasks and resources.
* Responsible for tailoring existing best practices for project and operational management to suit the needs of this project.
* Responsible for all communication on the status of the project to the rest of the IT project team, IT departments.
* Responsible for all coordinating all activities of the projects between these same parties as well as external resources such as the Engineering Design Team, the General Contractor, etc.
* Work with internal Sourcing and legal teams to negotiate lease terms.
* Oversee and execute RFP process for securing new vendors to execute new projects.
* Manage construction of newly built out sites either directly or through a general contractor. Vendor management is a requirement.
* Responsible for development and timely delivery of all IT related deliverables.
* Responsible for maintaining the project sharePoint site for the project documentation and information – modifying the design and function of the site as required.
* Local travel will be required to the local office/data center regularly. On-site presence is required most of the time.
* Potential out of area travel may be required.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Ashburn, VA 20146 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ashburn, VA 20146: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $55
