URGENT || Data Center Network Engineer || Hybrid-NJ

Data Center Network Engineer

Hybrid – Jersey City, NJ

Duration: 12 Months

MOI: Skype

Location: 525 Washington Boulevard Jersey City NJ 07310

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Key Competencies 

Planning and Organizing 
Reporting 
Record keeping 
Managing Tasks 
Excellent communication and organizational skills 
Strong team player 
 

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

Demonstrated experience with data center cabling and racking. 
Familiar with Data Center environment, topologies pre-terminated fiber 
Knowledgeable in Data center practices (i.e. basic fault tolerance, cable routing, calculating power usage) 
Strong knowledge of UTP, Fiber Optic, Serial and Coaxial cabling standards and limitations. 
Strong knowledge of commonly used single and multimode optics (Cisco 1G, 10G, 40G, 100G) 
Manage all documentation, new implementations, hardware upgrades and planned maintenance. 
Preferred 1 year experience working in a production datacenter preferably in the financial industry. 
Associate’s Degree in related field preferred 
Working knowledge of computer hardware 
Dell certifications preferred 
 

Duties in Scope 

Installing and un-installing hardware in the Data Center 
Running UTP and fiber cables in the Data Center 
Provide and maintain data cabling and associated documentation within the data center. 
Managing a DCIM tool 
Perform basic network troubleshooting/diagnosis 
Utilize network test equipment including a power meter and light source, CAT 6 Cable Tester. 
Provide support at multiple sites stretching across multiple cities. 
Replace defective components and test the final product to assure that quality requirements are met 
Communicate effectively in tickets, emails or messaging applications with management and peers 
Good organization skills. Neatness counts 
Possess a valid driver license and reliable transportation 
Ability to carry and/or lift tools, kits or parts of up to 50-75 lbs. 
Completion pf paperwork including time sheet, expense reports, and daily reports accurately and on time 
Assist with shipping and receiving and its associated processes 
Work with vendors and internal requesters to troubleshoot/resolve issues 
Provide proactive and break fix support for alarm/ticket remediation related to facilities/telecom/datacenter equipment