Data Center IT Specialist

Job Title

Data Center IT Specialist

Job Description Summary

Responsible for end-to-end delivery of enterprise data center IT infrastructure service tasks, including proficient use of corporate service management applications and effective collaboration and request fulfilment skills

Job Description

• Installation and removal of premise and computer room IT hardware and network cabling
• Action Change and Incident management support requests: Respond to network problems, identify root cause and effect corrective actions while effectively collaborating with peers, customers and leadership
• Action Smart Hands (IT hardware) repair and upgrade tasks: PSUs, DIMMs, CPUs, storage devices, motherboards, NICs, base configuration deployment, etc.
• Execute infrastructure delivery and support tasks without interrupting active data processing
• Utilize corporate workflow management tools
• Deliver services within deadlines and SLAs
• Interact with leadership, peers and customers: Assess and determine IT service request infrastructure and delivery requirements. Identify and escalate problems; collaboratively develop solutions; and successfully deliver new infrastructure
• Manage projects and schedules in support of workflow delivery
• Manage and maintain raised floor infrastructure databases
• Support leaders in developing and implementing policies, standards and procedures
  
  

Requirements

• 3rd shift Position
• Three years demonstrated work experience in mission critical environments
• Advanced knowledge of data center computer room infrastructure
• Fundamental working knowledge of EIA/TIA cabling standards and best practices
• Ability to accurately perform network cable testing and certification
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including safely bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 35 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to safely lift items weighing 100+ pounds utilizing material handling equipment
• Proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite desktop applicants
• Highly motivated, self-directed and detail-oriented individual
• Ability and willingness to acquire new and evolving job-related skills
• Strong oral and written communications
• CompTIA A+ and Server+ training and credentials is a plus
• Cisco Certified Networking training and credentials is a plus
• Structured Cabling experience and BICSI Installer credentials is a plus.
  
  

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

**We encourage you to apply if you meet some, but not all, of the requirements listed above**

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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