Data Centre Engineer

Company: DeRisk Technologies
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

A DC engineer is needed to work on-demand for one of our clients. The following duties should be able to be carried out by the engineer:

Deployment / In-Scope Configuration Items
---Servers (Virtual & Physical) ---Storage & Backup Devices
---Server Appliances
---Hyper Converged Infrastructure (E.g. Nutanix, Cisco UCS)
---Tape Storage Units
---Power Distribution Units rated 3KVA and below
---SAN Fabric Switches
---Network Switches
---KVM Units ---WAN Optimization Devices
---Firewalls
---Access Points
---Routers
---Physical Cabling
---Cable Management
---Cables which connect the device to itself, a peripheral, or a power/network port Break-fix / Technical Tasks List
---Power Cycling
---Running Diagnostics Commands
---Conducting whole unit replacement
---Inserting/Removing Media ---Replacing Defective Components
---Assist with fault diagnosis and investigation
---Configuring Remote Access
---Basic Storage Array Configuration
---Replacing faulty cables
---Tape Management and Maintenance
---Rebooting routers, servers, storage devices or other equipment
---Providing loop-back cables in order to test circuits remotely
---Re-seating or replacing components or cables
---Cleaning fibers
---Identify/Analyze fiber issues by using OTDR/LSPM/VFL
---Installing loop backs
---Racking, de-racking, and upgrade of any device installed Operations Tasks List
---Updating and Recording of activities in relevant IT Ticket Management System
---Coordinating and agreeing attendance time and date with key stakeholders
---Provide support either through phone, remote tools, or in person at onsite
---Perform installation as needed either through physical or network medium
---Coordinate the actual activity date and timing, including arrival and departure times.
---Carry all necessary tools, laptops etc. which might be needed to support issues in the infrastructure environment
---Labeling, Patching and Asset Tagging activities
---Following specific task instructions and providing necessary reporting as necessary

Job Requirements:

Technical Skills
---Good general understanding of IT principles such as Networks, Hardware and Domains
---Knowledge of Infrastructure (Data Center and Network) hardware architecture as to understand the procedure shared by L3 teams during troubleshooting,H&E support
---Knowledge of server/client operations in a domain environment including Active Directory
---Understanding of current and legacy hardware Infrastructure platforms
---Hands-on experience in installation and troubleshooting Infrastructure (DC & Network) equipment's, Rack and Stack of the equipment/cable
---Good Hands-on Experience in IMAC and Break-fix activities related to Infrastructure environment
---Ability to identify Excellent the right defective spares and replace them with provided good spares as instructed and by physical observations
---Knowledge of TCP/I P standards and networking
---Experience with Tape Management activities
---Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
---Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies Language skills needed
---English Soft Skills
---Exceptional customer facing skills
---Able to communicate clearly and effectively both with Client and the Customer
---Logical and analytical approach to work
---Accurate record keeping
---Able to work unsupervised
---Good timekeeper
---Intense focus on quality work
---Productive and Efficient Academic Background
---Bachelor of Engineering / Technology / Science or Equivalent Work Experience

Overall Experience (in yrs.)
---5 - 7 years (min

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