Data Center SME Position Available In Hancock, Mississippi

Data Center

SME 4.8 4.8

out of 5 stars Stennis Space Center, MS 39520

Data Center Engineer Qualifiers:

Public Trust Clearance by start date ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire

Qualifier :

Must be US Citizen.

Location:

Stennis Space Center (Hancock County, MS)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory validation of data center compute, storage, networking, and environmental support equipment. Collaborating with various IT teams to facilitate change management, logistics and coordination. Facilitating the packaging and shipping of equipment to alternate data centers. Coordinating with Data Center Operations on the install at destination data centers. Develop and execute Data Center technical drawings (ex. rack elevations, floor layouts). Capacity Expansion of servers, storage and network devices. Be intensely involved in design, build, migration and capacity expansion; work on the problems and contribute to the solution development. Will also play an integral role in the design, build, migration and capacity expansion and deployment of the overall solution to optimize, improve and future proof the customer’s strategy. Responsible for coordinating new hardware deployment and decommissioning of existing hardware. Responsible for hands-on Equipment Troubleshooting, Parts replacement and Vendor escorting.

CONTRACT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Public Trust Clearance by start date. ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a SME Data Center Engineer with minimum of 5 years of related work. On-call 24×7 with onsite response time requirements Travel, less than 10%

CONTRACT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Experience supporting industry standard software products. Experience with Sunbird DCIM. Direct experience with Data Center design and operations. Direct experience using ServiceNow or other ticketing tools for ticket management and inventory management. Self-motivated, detail oriented, positive in approach, professional persona. General knowledge of server/network equipment and software support configurations. Strong aptitude for an independent working environment and high productivity rate. Excellent communication and customer relationship skills. Being able to accurately communicate the issue by using the right context and industry terms. Server, OS, Network, BICSI or data center certification is a plus. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Visio. Direct experience with Data Center design and optimization initiatives. Must be a hands-on Engineer that is willing to “roll up their sleeves”.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 4-9

years of experience and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a focus on Physical Data Center Projects. Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: Personnel are expected to appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat. Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information accessible. Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone or by video chat. Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard. Sitting for long periods. Standing for long periods. Viewing computer screens for long periods of time. Travel minimally, 10% of the time. Ambulate throughout an office and/or between several buildings. Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, lift up to 50 pounds, use pallet jack and server lift. Place of duty is located at 9323 Cypress Loop Road, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you US Citizen? Must be US Citizen.

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

SME Data Center:

5 years (Required)

Physical Data Center Projects:

5 years (Required) evaluating performance results and recommending: 5 years (Required)

Data Center:

5 years (Required)

Network:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person