Data Center Technician II

Aerotek is seeking candidates for a Data Center Technician II position in Northern Virginia.

Description:

A Tier 2 technician will be responsible for day to day operations of the data center including security functions, telecommunication standards and installations, customer build outs, general site response and triage, and customer interaction. Technicians must ensure that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.

Responsibilities:

• Manage building service requests through resolution.
• Perform and complete work orders and customer service tickets in a timely manner Trouble Ticket Management
• Remote Hands Management
• Work Order Completion Process
• Mine cables without disrupting services to any other existing data cabling on facility ladder rack or fiber trough
• Infrastructure projects (Internal/Customer)
• Cage and Cabinet Build-Outs
• Overhead Installations
• Rack and Stack
• Navigate and utilize a CMMS system
• Follow direction of data center technicians in regards to day-to-day activities
• Provide physical security within the premises
• Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support
• Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues
• Assists with managing systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting outages
• Adhere to and promote the companies' Principles of Operational Excellence, culture, and 8 Guiding Principles.
• Use developed procedures to solve problems
• Assist in asset and consumable inventory management
• Responsible for the tracking and proper labeling of all equipment per established procedures
• Ensure processes are completed in a timely manner pertaining to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and data is uploaded to internal systems accordingly
• Monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Mechanical, Electrical, Building Monitoring, Security, and Control systems
• Incident escalation and report writing
• Responsible for notifying customers, management and facility teams of security system alarms and security breaches
• Responsible for managing the loading dock shipping and receiving
• Assists with managing systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting outages
• Adhere to and promote the companies' Principles of Operational Excellence, culture, and 8 Guiding Principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of the companies' Data Center Operations Qualification Program to the tier level at which you are hired within the first nine (9) months of employment.
• Basic knowledge of fundamentals and best practices of cabling media types
• Basic understanding of 568A and 568B color codes and applications
• Familiar with CCTV and access and control security systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise in a Mission Critical 24x7 environment
• Able to write concise and accurate reports
• Ability to work independently, but as part of a team concept
• Schedule flexibility with ability to work non-standard business hours
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and accountability
• Successfully meet the companies professional standards
• Be able to follow all escalation procedures in regard to critical or emergency situations
• Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
• Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects
• Operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
• Operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
• Familiar with computer systems and software programs - i.e., MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook
• A Tier II technician will gain an on-the-job understanding of the mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and security systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, transformers, PLC’s, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH’s, pre-action sprinkler systems, security hardware, CCTV, monitoring, and CMMS systems

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.