Data Center Engineer
Spectraforce
Rochelle, Illinois
5 hours ago
Job Description
Title: Data Center Engineer
Location: Rochelle, IL (main work location)
Duration: 12 months
Location/Schedule
• Ability to commute to Rochelle, IL on a regular basis. If need be, occasional travel to the Naperville, IL facility may be needed on a non-regular basis. Note that mileage or tolls are not reimbursed
• Weekdays will be heavily 8am-4:30pm schedule, weekends will be based on change schedules for specific activities (i.e. Friday night or Saturday morning/afternoon), as well as support emergency changes when needed.
• Be part of on-call rotation and be able to come to either site for high priority incidents as needed
• All work to be conducted on-site, no work from home
Overtime is only considered over 40 hours per week
Potential to be Contract to Hire for the right candidate, based on work performance, need and budget availability
Project Overview:
-To provide staffing for Client’s Data Center Management Team. Tasks will include day to day data center operations including technical planning, incident response/troubleshooting, on-site coverage, execution of data center changes.
Contractor’s Role:
-Data Center Engineer that will plan and execute deployments with a focus around connectivity, power, and cooling capacities. Will see projects from start to execution which include new installs, decommissioning, physical migrations, and day to day data center operations like inventory, shipping/receiving, etc. Contractor will work within ITSM guidelines for all work within the data centers. Physical on-site coverage in Rochelle, IL with a flex schedule (either Tuesday-Saturday or Monday-Friday). Will be part of on-call rotation for off hour incident response.
Qualifications (must haves):
-3+ years as a data center engineer
-Expert knowledge in cabling and structured cabling infrastructure
-Experience working within ITSM and change management standards
-Knowledge of data center power and cooling
-Must have great communication skills and provide a professional level of customer service to our clients
Nice to Have:
-Experience with DCIM tools (particularly Device42) and ServiceNow
-Be able to utilize advanced test equipment for layer 1 troubleshooting (i.e. Fluke Versiv, Viavi, OTDR)
-Live within one hour of each data center location
-RCDD
Top 3-5 IT Skillsets/Experience:
-Experience planning deployments and physical cabling migrations within a larger/corporate data center
-Low voltage cabling standards and troubleshooting
-Basic understanding of core data center network technologies and topologies
-Operating within change management standards (particularly Service Requests, Incidents, and Changes)
-Project planning with minimal guidance, operates mostly independently
Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Troubleshooting of cabling, power, and cooling of devices within an enterprise data center
• Create and follow documentation and processes that are used in preparation, installation and cabling of systems
• Validate installations which lead to successful outcomes
• Interface with vendors and contractors directly and via ticketing systems
• Pack/unpack servers, hardware, and other related equipment
• Create innovative solutions to help streamline current processes
• Work with relevant groups to ensure all equipment is received and documented in a timely manner
• Manage and execute on projects independently; ownership of project work for internal applications and infrastructure towers
• Be part of an on-call schedule, be able to drive to site if need arises to assist in repair/troubleshooting within the SLA
• Oversee weekend work regularly
• Ability to be flexible with schedule for unplanned off-hour incidents and emergency changes
• Build bill of materials, work with vendors and procurement to purchase hardware
• Design and execute solutions for data center hardware and systems
• Coordinate with facility management on maintenance of critical systems (UPS, generator, cooling, etc.)
• Conduct and attend engineering meetings
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $40.00/hr.
Location: Rochelle, IL (main work location)
Duration: 12 months
Location/Schedule
• Ability to commute to Rochelle, IL on a regular basis. If need be, occasional travel to the Naperville, IL facility may be needed on a non-regular basis. Note that mileage or tolls are not reimbursed
• Weekdays will be heavily 8am-4:30pm schedule, weekends will be based on change schedules for specific activities (i.e. Friday night or Saturday morning/afternoon), as well as support emergency changes when needed.
• Be part of on-call rotation and be able to come to either site for high priority incidents as needed
• All work to be conducted on-site, no work from home
Overtime is only considered over 40 hours per week
Potential to be Contract to Hire for the right candidate, based on work performance, need and budget availability
Project Overview:
-To provide staffing for Client’s Data Center Management Team. Tasks will include day to day data center operations including technical planning, incident response/troubleshooting, on-site coverage, execution of data center changes.
Contractor’s Role:
-Data Center Engineer that will plan and execute deployments with a focus around connectivity, power, and cooling capacities. Will see projects from start to execution which include new installs, decommissioning, physical migrations, and day to day data center operations like inventory, shipping/receiving, etc. Contractor will work within ITSM guidelines for all work within the data centers. Physical on-site coverage in Rochelle, IL with a flex schedule (either Tuesday-Saturday or Monday-Friday). Will be part of on-call rotation for off hour incident response.
Qualifications (must haves):
-3+ years as a data center engineer
-Expert knowledge in cabling and structured cabling infrastructure
-Experience working within ITSM and change management standards
-Knowledge of data center power and cooling
-Must have great communication skills and provide a professional level of customer service to our clients
Nice to Have:
-Experience with DCIM tools (particularly Device42) and ServiceNow
-Be able to utilize advanced test equipment for layer 1 troubleshooting (i.e. Fluke Versiv, Viavi, OTDR)
-Live within one hour of each data center location
-RCDD
Top 3-5 IT Skillsets/Experience:
-Experience planning deployments and physical cabling migrations within a larger/corporate data center
-Low voltage cabling standards and troubleshooting
-Basic understanding of core data center network technologies and topologies
-Operating within change management standards (particularly Service Requests, Incidents, and Changes)
-Project planning with minimal guidance, operates mostly independently
Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Troubleshooting of cabling, power, and cooling of devices within an enterprise data center
• Create and follow documentation and processes that are used in preparation, installation and cabling of systems
• Validate installations which lead to successful outcomes
• Interface with vendors and contractors directly and via ticketing systems
• Pack/unpack servers, hardware, and other related equipment
• Create innovative solutions to help streamline current processes
• Work with relevant groups to ensure all equipment is received and documented in a timely manner
• Manage and execute on projects independently; ownership of project work for internal applications and infrastructure towers
• Be part of an on-call schedule, be able to drive to site if need arises to assist in repair/troubleshooting within the SLA
• Oversee weekend work regularly
• Ability to be flexible with schedule for unplanned off-hour incidents and emergency changes
• Build bill of materials, work with vendors and procurement to purchase hardware
• Design and execute solutions for data center hardware and systems
• Coordinate with facility management on maintenance of critical systems (UPS, generator, cooling, etc.)
• Conduct and attend engineering meetings
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $40.00/hr.