Job Description
Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Data Center Administrator to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in Grapevine, TX.
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Job Title: Data Center Administrator
Work Location: Grapevine, TX
Education/Experience Required: Bachelor Degree Required; 2-4 years of related experience
Job Description & Responsibilities :
• Manages the Data Center and related mechanical devices.
• Manages and designs hardware deployments and cabling inside the Data Center.
• Documents the network and data center processes, and performs related tasks.
Network Maintenance :
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Data Center, including all day to day activities
• Performs installation of network and systems equipment (rack, stack and cabling). Knowledge of tools for installation. Removing equipment when decommissioned
• Monitor facilities for power, cooling and other capacity needs
• Test and turn up circuits including data, voice, and specialty circuits
• Perform basic system administration tasks under direction from Network and Systems Administrators
• As required must be available on a 24 hour basis for emergency support. Only when required and considered abnormal to general operations.
• Troubleshoot and verify existing network equipment and systems infrastructure
• Provide feedback on and refinement of data center operational processes
• Establishes specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
• Evaluates performance and issues including availability and utilization; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment
• Maintains Data Center performance by performing monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting problems; escalating problems to vendor or other staff
• Some technical and desktop support tasks required
• Manages and configures Network Disaster Recovery including procedural documentation.
• Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Documentation:
• Documents specific duties, activities, problems solved and issues resolved
• Assists in the documentation of the network, applications and resources on the network in conjunction with the public service staff.
• Performs training.
Miscellaneous:
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as requested
• Coordinate with the Trainer to set up and take down Cyberschool equipment, as well as any other equipment needed for meetings
• Coordinates with upper management to setup new offices as needed.
• Regular attendance as required
• Performs additional duties and assignments as requested
Skills & Qualifications :
Education/Certification:
• High School graduate required.
• Bachelor Degree Required
Experience Required:
• 2-4 years of related experience
• CCNA Data Center Preferred
Knowledge of:
• Datacenter HVAC, CRAC, cooling technologies
• Datacenter power, UPS, generator operations, etc
• Datacenter fire suppression systems(FM200, HFC125, etc)
• General knowledge of datacenter design and construction
• LAN/WAN
• Structured Cabling
• Ethernet and Fiber Cabling
• Telecommunications Systems
• Emerging Technology Trends
Skills and Abilities:
• Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow and determine solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies
• Provide technical assistance for computer problems
• Read and understand technical manuals
• Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Value open, honest communication
• Eager to be transparent and truthful as a primary matter of course
For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at www.paladininc.com.
Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer. Position Type: Direct Placement
PayRate: $65,000-$70,000 per year