Overview Come join us as a System Analyst on our Opnet Build Team where you will work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a dynamic team, and manage impactful projects. You will assist the Team Lead in building out data center infrastructure and supporting various data center/IT projects. You will be able to thrive in a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Assist the Team Lead in planning and executing data center projects, ensuring that timelines and goals are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system administrators, facilities, Corporate I&O Teams, to gather requirements and provide analytical support.
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of data center operations, including hardware, software, and network components.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in documenting processes, workflows, and project updates, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends relevant to infrastructure and data center management.
- Assist in the development and execution of test plans to ensure data center and infrastructure changes meet project requirements.
- Help monitor and analyze system performance metrics, identifying potential issues and suggesting improvements.
- Provide support in the configuration and optimization of data center components, including UPS, In-Row cooling, heat flow, StruxureWare and power modules.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project progress and findings to stakeholders.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure-related issues, working closely with senior team members to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Engage in continuous learning opportunities to stay current with technological advancements and industry best practices.
- Provide general support to the team, including administrative tasks, scheduling meetings, and coordinating project activities.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and and 2 years of experience in IT or a similar role
- Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and and 4 years of experience in IT or a similar role
- High School Diploma/GED and and 5 years of experience in IT or a similar role
Relevant Work Experience
- 3-5 years Experience Supporting Data Centers monitoring power usage, heat load and cable plant
- 3-5 years Experience working with Building Management Systems.
- 3-5 years Experience supporting monitoring and reporting tools such as SolarWinds.
- 3-5 years Experience coordinating deployment of new systems at data centers
- 3-5 years Experience working with Visio or other Diagramming applications.
- Exceptional project management skills, capable of leading projects to successful outcomes.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a commitment to providing excellent support.
- Scheduling and guiding preventative maintenance for UPS, Batteries, Cooling systems, etc
- Practical networking knowledge (subnets, firewalls, loadbalancing, routing, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SFTP/SFTPS, SMTP).
- Willingness to work 24/7 on call support/shift as needed.
- Exposure Virtualization technologies, including VMware and Nutanix.
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps and a thorough understanding of the Agile framework for project management a plus.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Experience working with data centers and a strong cybersecurity-first mentality.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
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