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