Senior Technician - Data Center Operations

Senior Technician - Data Center Operations

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Technician with a passion for troubleshooting and resolving a range of data center infrastructure issues including, but not limited to, hardware, fiber, networking, and related problems.

You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement

Position Description

Our Data Center Operations Senior Technician is responsible for installation and maintenance of our Data Center equipment ensuring the smooth functioning of our data center infrastructure.

Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong aptitude for troubleshooting, improve effectiveness through process innovation, and take ownership of technical issues to drive resolution.

Position Responsibilities

As a Senior Technician, you will :

• Install various hardware as required
• Complete service orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform routine operational maintenance support and hardware maintenance
• Respond to customer requests quickly and resolve technical problems effectively
• Participate in coordinated and scheduled maintenance activities with multiple parties in multiple locations, following standard procedures
• Coordinate with other technical teams to complete various tasks, requests, and / or projects
• Frequently lift or move equipment and material weighing up to 50 pounds for various needs
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and managing the technical aspects in projects related to the data center
• Identify and manage dependencies between these projects and with other ongoing activities
• Lead and assist with all design aspects of the data center support systems and overall data center layout
• Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners
• Find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability
• Engage in physical data center activities such as planning and tracking capacity, rack deployment, rack cabling, hardware and software troubleshooting, and rack decommissioning
• Maintain service level agreements through implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting

Qualifications

• Ability to write concise and accurate reports
• Ability to appropriately escalate data center incidents and respond to alarms
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal staff
• Learn quickly and address issues as they arise in a Mission Critical 24 7 environment
• Schedule flexibility with ability to work non-standard business hours
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Ability to work independently and follow all escalation procedures regarding 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 while assisting customers and working on multiple projects
• Familiar with computer systems and software programs such as MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook
• Ability to climb and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and crawl
• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Train and mentor Technicians through on-the-job training (OJT) and provide direct guidance on specific tasks (e.g., deployments, break / fix);

may complete additional training to obtain or maintain relevant role certifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing computer, server, and network hardware
• Experience with designing and leading infrastructure modification projects
• Experience with troubleshooting / installing / testing sophisticated circuits
• Experience installing circuits requiring sophisticated fiber terminations
• Experience with installation, testing, and modification of cross-connects per documented procedures with accurate cable management
• Experience installing low voltage cable in active data center environment
• Experience with opening and closing tasks within ticketing system is highly preferred
• Experience with Hard Drive Sanitation Software (Blancco) is desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
• Experience with Network tools (Infoblox, Lantronix) is desired
• Experience with Azure DevOps is desired
• Experience with DCIM management software is preferred
• Experience with CAD / Visio is desired
• Experience with technical documentation creation
• Experience with Data Center equipment is preferred
• Experience with Client hardware troubleshooting including diagnosis and / or replacement, cybersecurity requirements, client architecture is preferred
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and concepts is desired
• Excellent research, decision-making and organizational skills are required
• Excellent communication skills including spoken and written skills
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer facing skills
• Familiarity with the following standards : Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)National Electronic Code (NEC)

Experience

3+ years of experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 data center environment

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

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Annual Salary

$82,000.00 - $185,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate / annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate.

Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits :

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our

• to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :
• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.