Data Center Management Specialist

Education: Associate Degree in Information Technology or Two Years of Technical trade school training in IT or 5-7 years of IT experience.

Data Center Experience: Must possesses at least 1- 2 years of Data Center experience.

Job Description:

This position reports to the Data Center Site Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Trouble ticket analysis (diagnose and resolve issues) - Provide hardware or software assistance and problem resolution; troubleshoot client problems, repairs, servers, web systems. Intermediate level working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems (OS) & various Unix OS required.
Cabling - Install cables, connections and cross-connects to data center and customer equipment; utilize Fluke and VIAVI testers; connect circuits using correct pin-out assignments; install/test/maintain/label Fiber, CAT-6, Coax cabling per EIA/TIA standards.
Installations - Ability to install cables, connections and cross-connects to data center and customer equipment. Ability to utilize Fluke and VIAVI testers. Connect circuits using correct pin-out assignments; install/test/maintain/label Fiber, CAT-6, Coax cabling per EIA/TIA standards. Ability to install (rack/stack/cable/configure) server hardware platforms and related equipment; install Windows, Unix, Linux, Oracle/SUN Solaris.

Ability to review supporting documentation for operations and installation of hardware. Implement systems and software upgrades and OS configuration changes. Install routers and switches and manage cabling for these devices
Database/Documentation Updates - Update inventories, work with multiple ticketing and database systems.

General Duties - Maintain a knowledge of building infrastructure (UPS, Generators, HVAC, Electrical components, Security and Surveillance systems and other facilities maintenance). Interfacing with internal and external clients on a regular basis. Assist site manager with tours on an as needed basis.
May be required to lift over 50 pounds. May be required to work during day, evening or night shifts and weekends and other overtime. Computer and networking skills needed prior to placement on the job. May bend, stoop, sit and/or walk for long periods of time. Shipping/receiving duties may be required.

Work Environment: Work in room with continuous computer equipment noise. Shipping/receiving duties as required. Color perception is necessary to perform certain critical aspects of this job.

Centersquare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)