We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Center Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and maintaining data center infrastructure, including a strong knowledge of power and cooling, PreAction and VESDA fire systems and SNMP management. The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our data center operations.
Length: 3 month C2H
Associate Vendors: We are accepting applications from candidates who are currently authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
Role & Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain PDU's including SNMP management.
Monitor data center infrastructure for performance and reliability, and take proactive measures to address any issues or potential bottlenecks.
Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as hardware upgrades, patch management, and firmware updates for UPS and CRAC units
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues in a timely manner.
Implement and maintain security best practices to protect data center assets from unauthorized access.
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration between data center infrastructure and other systems and services.
Create and maintain documentation related to data center infrastructure, hardware inventories, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for data center operations.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years experience in data center operations and infrastructure management.
Strong knowledge of HP and IBM server hardware, including rack-mount and blade servers, Arista, Cisco and NetApp hardware.
Experience with networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing protocols is a plus
Familiarity with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Industry certifications such as CDCP or higher
Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud a plus
Proficiency in operating systems such as Linux and Windows Server is a plus
How Do I Apply?
Apply on this website or send an updated resume to recruiters@prolianceconsult.com.
About Proliance:
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Why Work for Us?
Proliance Consulting offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes the following:
Medical: Proliance covers 50% of our employee's premiums and 25% of any dependents on a plan administered through Regence.
Vision: Proliance covers 50% of our employee's premiums and 25% of any dependents on a plan administered through Regence.
Dental: Proliance offers a plan administered by Delta Dental.
Retirement: Proliance offers a matching 401K savings plan for pre-tax or Roth retirement savings.
Direct Deposit: Proliance offers direct deposit to all employees.
Safe/Sick Time Off: Proliance offers accrued paid time off to all employees.
Paperless Pay Statements: Proliance offers the flexibility to view and manage your paycheck online.
Employee Referral Program: Proliance offers competitive bonuses for employee referrals.
Proliance Consulting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Proliance Consulting complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.