Robert Half is searching for a Data Center Technician for a Real Estate and Financial Services clients for a role based out of Tukwila, Washington.
The primary responsibility of this Data Center Technician is managing data center installation and decommissioning hardware.
This is a long-term contract (6+ months) with potential to convert into an FTE.
Locations of travel will primarily be Seattle, WA - Quincy, WA and once in New Jersey.
All mileage and accommodations will be covered / reimbursed for traveling.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for the coordination of trade, material ordering and delivery schedules to ensure quality of installation
- Manages installation requests from initiation to closure
- Develop Method of Procedures (MOP) for single mode fiber installs
- Reviews all outstanding ticket requests(ServiceNow) on a daily basis
- Perform equipment troubleshooting as needed
- Server / switch / router deployments
- Fiber optic installation and testing experience
- Extend circuits from the demarcation point to client’s equipment and participated in conference calls to troubleshoot and confirm connectivity.
- Perform network cable installs using patch panels and label standards (copper, MM / SM fiber).
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using cable analyzers (Fluke).
- Triage and decommission servers / network equipment.
- Manage storage of high volume of decommissioned devices, labeled and recorded information in Excel.
- Implement new patch panel infrastructure needs and placement.
- Responsible for virtual database population of devices and connections.
Requirements :
- At least 3 years of experience in a dedicated Data Center Technician role.
- Proficiency with hands-on support and troubleshooting Cisco, Dell, and HP equipment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (formulas and Pivot Tables are a plus!)
- Prior experience working within a ticketing system (managing a queue, documentation, etc.)
- Nice to have : experience leading projects and vendor communication.
Benefits available to contract / temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
Hired contract / temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.
net for more information.