Network Engineer II
12 Months with Possible Extension
Jersey City, NJ
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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
- Planning and Organizing
- Reporting
- Record keeping
- Managing Tasks
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong team player
- 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