Data Center Network Technician III

5 days ago


Boulder, United States University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Full time
Job Description Summary:This position is a lead-level, hybrid position in Boulder, Colorado responsible for helping build and maintain operations across three (3) of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's (UCAR's) Data Center Services Colorado (DCSC) facilities and in cooperation with the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and UCAR Facilities and Maintenance Services. The expectation is that this position will require onsite work 3-4 days a week under normal circumstances but could require periods of full-time onsite.

This position involves a range of responsibilities, including contributing to procurement, designing, planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of data center and network services and equipment. This position also includes working with Data Center Infrastructure and Management (DCIM) servers, software, tools, infrastructure, cabling and equipment installation and documentation, facility audits, chaperones, and operating as "remote hands and/or eyes." This position involves leading as assigned by management and collaborating with outside vendors, other network staff, facilities, Information Technology (IT) operations, all programs and divisions, and the community who use the local facilities and NETS services. Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Regular

Compensation Range:

Salary Range: $65,418 to $81,772

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline:

  • This position will be posted until Friday, November 22.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

Please Input the ones you need:

  • Resume
  • Questionnaire

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

  • Ensure high-availability operations of DCSC facilities following established procedures and guidelines.

  • Coordinates installation, relocation, and removal of IT equipment.

  • Participate as part of a team in the design and installation of IT infrastructure systems, racks, cabinets, containment, communications tray, etc.

  • Participate as part of a team in space planning exercises, including creating and updating existing transition models and analysis, creating work requests, and contributing to management processes.

  • Assist in Emergency planning and preparedness.

  • Secondary DCSC on-site contact to NOC and Facilities Operations. Provide timely and effective two-way communications on infrastructure systems status information, including maintenance, new service installations, and planned and unplanned outages.

  • Maintains security access control data for DC Facilities.

  • Maintain compliance with media and data destruction policy.

  • Participates as part of a team to lead or direct the support of network equipment and infrastructure installation projects as needed or directed by NETS Management.

  • Leads or participates as part of a team in the installation, configuration, integration, testing, optimization, troubleshooting, and documentation of a controller-based monitoring system including UPS, Ethernet, and out-of-band.

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience:

  • Graduation certificate from a technical institute in an electrical or mechanical area;

  • 5 years of relevant experience;

  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Advanced Knowledge of DC critical Infrastructure (UPS/Generators/HVAC/Redundancy etc.).

  • Advanced proficiency in installing, relocating, and removal of IT equipment (servers, network, and rack systems, including power and network cable management).

  • Working knowledge of construction tools, building techniques, and fabrication techniques as they apply to data centers and networking environments.

  • Able to operate material handling equipment - server lifts and pallet jacks.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with UCAR staff, by listening, understanding, and courteously responding to reasonable requests.

    • Working knowledge of National Electric Codes and state and municipal electrical and building codes.

    • Demonstrated understanding of safety best practices and the ability to maintain a safe working environment.

Desired, but not required (*will train if needed)

  • Basic skills in configuring IT and other SNMP and technical devices.

  • TileFlow CFD Modelling software user.

  • Autodesk CAD user.

  • Sunbird (Power IQ and dcTrack) User / Administrator.

  • Jira Service Desk Agent.

Benefits Overview

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

  • Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

  • UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

  • Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

  • 10 paid holidays

  • 10 days of sick leave each year

  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

  • EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.



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