Network Datacenter Consultant

Our client seeks a Network Data Center Technician / Engineer, servicing our data centers across the tri-state area. This hands-on role in a growing company is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Requirements gathering, physical installation, and troubleshooting of all equipment in our Data Centers

• Coordinate with local and global/remote teams to troubleshoot technical issues and manage connectivity

• Monitor and report on technical progress and track project deliverables

• Keep Data Centers and shared spaces clean and well organized

• Coordinate with global datacenter team, leverage global datacenter documentation and best practices, suggest areas of process improvement, update and maintain documentation

• Responsible for equipment orders, returns, shipments, and general inventory management

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be motivated to find the best solutions to problems of all sizes, and should have:

• An understanding of data center management and layout (power, cooling, cabling)

• An understanding of networking and systems concepts (circuits, IP routing, consoles, networking)

• Working knowledge of Linux (Red Hat preferred)

• Basic knowledge of Cisco (CCNA preferred)

• Experience making and running patch cables

• Experience working with fiber optic cables, including the inspecting, cleaning, and testing of these cables (preferred)

• Experience working for an exchange, financial firm, or subsidiary of an international technology firm (preferred)

• Technical inventory management experience (preferred)

• Access to a car, as well as a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record

Candidates should also be:

• Self-motivated

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

• Able to work flexible hours when required, including late nights and weekends

• Willing to participate in on-call rotations

• Passionate about technology

• Able to lift 60 pounds