Tech Lead (Date Center Engineer)
Job description
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Job Title: Tech Lead (Date Center Engineer)
Location: Rochelle, ILDuration: Long term Contract
Note
- Flex schedule Tuesday-Saturday for 3-4 weeks/month, Mon-Friday 1-2 weeks a month depending on blackout windows.
- Weekdays will be heavily 8am-4:30pm schedule, weekends will be based on change schedules for specific activities (i.e. Friday night or Saturday morning/afternoon)
- Be part of on-call rotation and be able to come to either site for high priority incidents as needed
Qualifications (must haves):
-3+ years as a data center engineer
-Expert knowledge in cabling and structured cabling infrastructure
-Experience working within ITSM and change management standards
-Knowledge of data center power and cooling
-Must have great communication skills and provide a professional level of customer service to our clients
Nice to Have:
-Experience with DCIM tools (particularly Device42) and ServiceNow
-Be able to utilize advanced test equipment for layer 1 troubleshooting (i.e. Fluke Versiv, Viavi, OTDR)
-Live within one hour of each data center location
-RCDD
Top 3-5 IT Skillsets/Experience:
-Experience planning deployments and physical cabling migrations within a larger/corporate data center
-Low voltage cabling standards and troubleshooting
-Basic understanding of core data center network technologies and topologies
-Operating within change management standards (particularly Service Requests, Incidents, and Changes)
-Project planning with minimal guidance, operates mostly independently
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting of cabling, power, and cooling of devices within an enterprise data center
- Create and follow documentation and processes that are used in preparation, installation and cabling of systems
- Validate installations which lead to successful outcomes
- Interface with vendors and contractors directly and via ticketing systems
- Pack/unpack servers, hardware, and other related equipment
- Create innovative solutions to help streamline current processes
- Work with relevant groups to ensure all equipment is received and documented in a timely manner
- Manage and execute on projects independently; ownership of project work for internal applications and infrastructure towers
- Be part of an on-call schedule, be able to drive to site if need arises to assist in repair/troubleshooting within the SLA
- Oversee weekend work regularly
- Ability to be flexible with schedule for unplanned off-hour incidents and emergency changes
- Build bill of materials, work with vendors and procurement to purchase hardware
- Design and execute solutions for data center hardware and systems
- Coordinate with facility management on maintenance of critical systems (UPS, generator, cooling, etc.)
- Conduct and attend engineering meetings
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
