Data Center Consultant

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract for an experienced Data Center Consultant
12 Month Contract
Hybrid- Onsite
Rate: $591/daily on ***
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
Key Competencies
Planning and Organizing
Reporting
Record keeping
Managing Tasks
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong team player
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
Service Locations
Equinix NY5, 800 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey, NJ 07094
485 US Highway 1 South - Building D, Iselin, NJ 08830
165 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey, NJ 07102
Equinix NY4, 755 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey, NJ 07094
Nasdaq, 1400 Federal Boulevard, Carteret, New Jersey, NJ 07008
787, 7th avenue, New York, NY 10019
525 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Equinix DC3, 44470 Chilum Place, Ashburn, VA 20147