Data Center Consultant

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract for an experienced Data Center Consultant

12 Month Contract

Hybrid- Onsite

Rate : $591 / daily on

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties in Scope

Installing and un-installing hardware in the Data Center

Running UTP and fiber cables in the Data Center

Provide and maintain data cabling and associated documentation within the data center.

Managing a DCIM tool

Perform basic network troubleshooting / diagnosis

Utilize network test equipment including a power meter and light source, CAT 6 Cable Tester.

Provide support at multiple sites stretching across multiple cities.

Replace defective components and test the final product to assure that quality requirements are met

Communicate effectively in tickets, emails or messaging applications with management and peers

Good organization skills. Neatness counts

Possess a valid driver license and reliable transportation

Ability to carry and / or lift tools, kits or parts of up to 50-75 lbs.

Completion pf paperwork including time sheet, expense reports, and daily reports accurately and on time

Assist with shipping and receiving and its associated processes

Work with vendors and internal requesters to troubleshoot / resolve issues

Provide proactive and break fix support for alarm / ticket remediation related to facilities / telecom / datacenter equipment

Key Competencies

Planning and Organizing

Reporting

Record keeping

Managing Tasks

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong team player

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated experience with data center cabling and racking.

Familiar with Data Center environment, topologies pre-terminated fiber

Knowledgeable in Data center practices (i.e. basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage)

Strong knowledge of UTP, Fiber Optic, Serial and Coaxial cabling standards and limitations.

Strong knowledge of commonly used single and multimode optics (Cisco 1G, 10G, 40G, 100G)

Manage all documentation, new implementations, hardware upgrades and planned maintenance.

Preferred 1 year experience working in a production datacenter preferably in the financial industry.

Associate's Degree in related field preferred

Working knowledge of computer hardware

Dell certifications preferred

Service Locations

Equinix NY5, 800 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey, NJ 07094

485 US Highway 1 South Building D, Iselin, NJ 08830

165 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey, NJ 07102

Equinix NY4, 755 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey, NJ 07094

Nasdaq, 1400 Federal Boulevard, Carteret, New Jersey, NJ 07008

787, 7th avenue, New York, NY 10019

525 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Equinix DC3, 44470 Chilum Place, Ashburn, VA 20147