Field Operations Specialist

Job Title: Field Operations Specialist

Duration: 12 months

Location: New York,NY

Key responsibilities:

• Field Operations Specialist is responsible for managing IT Technology Rooms (MDF, IDF, Datacenter).
• Validate Daily Operations of the Equipment installed in the IT Operations Rooms in offices located across the assigned Borough
• Install, Connect and Configure Backup Power Supplies (UPS) and Power Distribution Units (PDU) to connect Hardware Equipment
• Maintain an updated inventory of all Hardware Equipment Installed in the IT Operations Rooms in offices located across the assigned Borough
• Maintain clean and organized the IT Operations Rooms in offices located across the assigned Borough
• Act as a Point of Contact with Vendors for all Hardware Equipment Installed in the IT Operations Rooms in offices located across the assigned Borough for equipment deliveries and equipment replacement
• Work in conjunction with other Infrastructure groups to identify and resolve any issues affecting the Hardware Equipment installed in the IT Operations Rooms in offices located across the assigned Borough
• Perform Hardware Equipment Replacement for failed components in coordination with ACS Infrastructure Groups and Product Vendors (Hard Disk, Power Supplies, RMAs)
• Rack and Stack Hardware Equipment (Servers, Switches, Routers, Hardware Appliances, Wireless Access Points) as required
• Perform Commissioning of UPS, PDU, Environmental Monitoring Devices (Cooling, Humidity)
• Perform Network Patching (Connecting Patch Cords to Switches, Routers, Data Circuit CPE, Servers, Hardware Appliances)
• Completing Circuit Cutovers in coordination with NYC OTI and ACS Infrastructure Network and Telecom Groups
• Un-rack and remove retired hardware part of Refresh Projects and follow the Decommission process in coordination with Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management

Required Qualification:

• Preferably 5+ years proven experience as Field Operations in Information Technology
• Experience in managing MDF and IDF technology rooms
• Experience working with various tools (e.g., MS Office including Project, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, PPM, SharePoint)
• Working knowledge of IT Infrastructure - Windows Servers, VMWare, Cisco Network Gears, Wi-Fi, VoIP, on prem Datacenter Center, Desktop, laptops, Smartphones, EPL Data circuits, UPS, PDU, Security surveillance systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and perform in a high-paced/high-pressure environment
• Ability to work independently or within a group to solve complex problems.
• Strong team player with service-oriented attitude and customer focus
• Vendor management skills