Data Center Site Engineer

job summary:
Randstad is responsible for the entire day to day management of state of the art data center operations throughout the United States. World-class data center seeking experienced Data Center Technician.

This role is 100% onsite and the required days/hours are Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm

location: Piscataway, New Jersey
job type: Solutions
salary: $25 - 28 per hour
work hours: 9am to 6pm
education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

Job Duties -

Data Center Site Engineer:*

-- Global Financial Leader with Exciting Data Center opportunity

-- Physical / hands-on worker

-- Undergoing complex make-over

-- Creative schedule enables extra days off compared to normal 5 days a week

-- Opportunities for growth and advancement

-- Unique workload each day (not the same thing every day)

*Basic responsibilities would include but not limited to:*

-- Rack and stack enterprise class technology (network, storage and enterprise servers).

-- Running, tracing, dressing and testing copper and fiber cables from patch panel to device.

-- Familiarity with Patch Panels

-- Troubleshooting and diagnostics of hardware/connectivity.

-- Commission and Decommission of Hardware

-- Must be able to perform component replacement (DIMMs, hard drives, power supplies).

-- Adhere to Change Control Processes

-Hardware Deployment: Handling full rack and stack of servers and network infrastructure.

-Cabling & Patching: Managing copper and fiber patching; regular troubleshooting of connectivity issues.

-Hardware Maintenance: Replacing failed components including DIMMs, hard drives, and NICs.

-Logistics & Inventory: Managing general shipping and receiving, unboxing equipment, moving heavy gear, and disposing of packaging/rubbish.

Job Requirements - Required Skills:*

-- Previous experience working in a complex high availability data center environment providing layer one hardware installation, ongoing maintenance, problem identification and incident resolution.

-- A strong working knowledge of data center processes and design.

-- Hands on expertise of midrange systems in large scale (100+ servers) environments- IBM, HP, Oracle, & Dell server hardware.

-- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills and the ability to document complex problem resolution summaries and repetitive tasks interfaces through an online ticketing system.

-- Understanding of switch/port configurations

-- Critical thinking and decision making related to outage risk assessment

-- Strong cable management skills and experience managing fiber & copper in a data center environment.

--Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, walk long distances, and safely use a step stool when needed.

Desired Skills & Experience - Desired Skills:*

-- Certifications: A+, Server+, or Network+

-- Technical writing and documentation skills are preferred.

-- Proficient in Microsoft Office

qualifications:
Rack and stack enterprise class technology (network, storage and enterprise servers)

-- Running, tracing, dressing and testing copper and fiber cables from patch panel to device

-- Familiarity with patch panels

-- Commission and decommission of hardware

-- Demonstrated experience in High-Availability Data Center

-- Complete adherence to documented process

Job Duties - Data Center Site Engineer:*

-- Global Financial Leader with Exciting Data Center opportunity

-- Physical / hands-on worker

-- Undergoing complex make-over

-- Creative schedule enables extra days off compared to normal 5 days a week

-- Opportunities for growth and advancement

-- Unique workload each day (not the same thing every day)

*Basic responsibilities would include but not limited to:*

-- Must be able to perform component replacement (DIMMs, hard drives, power supplies).

-- Adhere to Change Control Processes

-Hardware Deployment: Handling full rack and stack of servers and network infrastructure.

-Cabling & Patching: Managing copper and fiber patching; regular troubleshooting of connectivity issues.

-Hardware Maintenance: Replacing failed components including DIMMs, hard drives, and NICs.

-Logistics & Inventory: Managing general shipping and receiving, unboxing equipment, moving heavy gear, and disposing of packaging/rubbish.

Job Requirements - Required Skills:*

-- Previous experience working in a complex high availability data center environment providing layer one hardware installation, ongoing maintenance, problem identification and incident resolution.

-- A strong working knowledge of data center processes and design.

-- Hands on expertise of midrange systems in large scale (100+ servers) environments- IBM, HP, Oracle, & Dell server hardware.

-- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills and the ability to document complex problem resolution summaries and repetitive tasks interfaces through an online ticketing system.

-- Understanding of switch/port configurations

-- Critical thinking and decision making related to outage risk assessment

-- Strong cable management skills and experience managing fiber & copper in a data center environment.

--Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, walk long distances, and safely use a step stool when needed.

Desired Skills & Experience - Desired Skills:*

-- Certifications: A+, Server+, or Network+

-- Technical writing and documentation skills are preferred.

-- Proficient in Microsoft Office

This would be a rolling 3-month contract that could be indefinite for the right candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.