Kforce has a client in Sterling Hill, VA that is seeking an experienced, customer focused, energetic & detail-oriented Datacenter Engineer to their evolving Datacenter (DC) Operations Team. This is a crucial role in our day to day DC operations contributing towards stability & uptime of the DC environment. This is a front line network heavy role in the data center supporting assets hosted by various teams within the company.
Responsibilities:
Provision layer 1 network connection and perform basic level testing to confirm first hop connectivity
Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong
Perform intermediate level in troubleshooting of OS & network issues
Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners
Create and maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams
Coordinate vendor visits for project & part replacements
Track & maintain logs for hardware arrival & dispatch in/out of the data center
Label & document data center assets in a centralized location and keep it up to date
Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
Manage hot spares for all production hosts & services
Manage stock of basic day to day use assets like cables, connectors, labels, cables ties, etc.
Help maintain hardware warranty and support level agreements for production hardware
REQUIREMENTS:
3+ years of experience working in a complex mission critical data center environment
Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale
Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, BMS systems, etc.
Demonstrable programming and/or scripting skills with python, bash
Excellent time management and communication skills are absolute musts
Should have intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols
Should have intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
Should have experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation
Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks
Ability to step up and take ownership to bring complex tasks to completion
Available for off-hour & weekend maintenance activities
Should have intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
Work in a noisy environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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