Data Center Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States Vets Hired Full time
Data Center Operations Specialist

Vets Hired is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our data centers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with all Data Center-related Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Perform daily physical walkthroughs and check Data Center equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly
  • Expertly rack and stack hardware in the racks, ensuring optimal space utilization and cable management
  • Accurately add and configure new equipment in Data Center racks, following best practices and safety protocols
  • Run and test copper and fiber optic cables, ensuring proper connectivity and performance
  • Familiar with different types of network cables and their specific uses within the Data Center environment
  • Escort visitors and vendors entering the Data Center, ensuring compliance with security protocols
  • Access and configure Raritan or KVM switches to log onto Data Center equipment via a console connection for troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Maintain an inventory of spare equipment such as QSFPs, memory, hard drives, and other critical spare parts
  • Use MS Visio to create, compose, and update detailed rack elevation diagrams for accurate documentation and planning
  • Prioritize and manage assignments using an internal proprietary ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution of tasks
  • Support various Data Center-related projects, providing technical expertise and hands-on assistance as needed
  • Troubleshoot network issues at OSI model layers 1 and 2, identifying and resolving connectivity problems
  • Perform basic configurations on switches and routers to support network operations
  • Monitor the Data Center using SolarWinds Network Management Server, ensuring all systems are operating efficiently
  • Provide support for a production Data Center, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
  • Escalate Data Center-related issues and outages using an alert notification system, ensuring prompt resolution
  • Maintain organization within the Data Center, ensuring a clean and efficient working environment
  • Responsible for receiving and sending Data Center assets, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
  • Keep track of Data Center inventory, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and in good condition
  • Ensure the safety of the Data Center, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines
  • Actively participate in projects requiring Data Center support, providing technical expertise and hands-on assistance
  • Provide onsite hands-on support for vendors and other system administrators, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration
  • Support hardware in the Data Center such as chassis, blade servers, storage equipment, firewalls, routers, and appliances
  • Understand and implement best practices for maintaining IT Data Center facilities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
  • Occasionally, but not common, travel to other regional sites within the continental US may be required


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