System Engineer

Responsibility:

• Handle tape backup media and prepare for offsite storage if applicable.

• Perform ad hoc requests as directed by on-site management.

• Prepare and coordinate and receive incoming shipments. Compare packing lists with purchase details to ensure accurate make, model, and quantities are received. Receipt SRM.

• Perform remote hands support e.g. power cycles, physical equipment and cabling inspections, swap out failed components, testing of copper and fiber cables, handle storage media, and enter troubleshooting commands.

• Perform hardware installations – rack / stack.

• Perform cable installations (routing, terminating) and testing.

• Perform hardware cabling troubleshooting

• Support Service Manager processes (e.g. Service Request, Incident, Change) by creating, updating, and closing associated tickets.

• Support Power Maintenance Events (PME) – active involvement in the planning through an assigned role.

• Track and maintain adequate sparing levels.

• Perform physical audits and ensure the Service Manager database is updated and accurate.

• Collaborate and maintain business relationships in order to meet and exceed client expectations with respect to business as usual and project activities.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to learn new technologies with an interest in expanding and applying this knowledge as new emerge.

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Working knowledge of MS Windows and Office suite, especially Word and Excel.

• Thorough understanding of cabling best practices (EIA/TIA-568 standards).

• Thorough understanding of IT hardware skills.

• Working knowledge of network cabling diagnostics and testing practices.

• Good understanding of LAN/WAN/Telephony concepts e.g. TCIP, switches, routers, vLANs.

• General understanding of the concepts of electrical theory with respect to hardware installations e.g. single phase, 3 phase, amperage, receptacle types.
  
  

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a data center technician or similar discipline in a data center mission critical environment.

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to complete tasks and deliverables within expected timelines

• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to details, and willingness to learn and be methodical about following procedures.

• Able to work independently as a part of a larger team in a global organization.

• Able to multitask in high pressure situations and take ownership of project / tasks from planning, deployment, and post-deployment support.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

To know more or discuss regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Nishita Honest
973-805-7505

nishita.honest(at)collabera.com