Data Center Specialist - CT Locals - 12+ Yrs

Role: Data Center Specialist

Exp: 12+ Yrs

Location: Orange, CT (Onsite, Only Locals)

Type: W2 Position

• Familiarity with Data Center terminology and standards including ability to recognize different kinds of cables, connectors, SFPs, etc.
• Perform daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Under close supervision, complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures in accordance with Client s, Health and Safety Policy - ensuring all safety processes and PPE requirements are followed. Also, ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met.
• Oversee third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with Client s developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws/regulations. Accompany vendors on site visits on an as needed basis and ensure site standards are met.
• Help create and develop work processes, Job Hazard Analysis reports, and SOPs for critical work with risk assessment. Ensure that documents and logbooks are updated.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities
• May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers.
• Understanding of Security, computer hardware, software applications and data communication equipment.
• Network diagrams, firewall rules, ports, and services
• Understanding of relevant Compliance Regulations and Policies. (NERC-CIP, Etc.)
• Working understanding of the NERC-CIP requirements.
• The ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally. This communication would be with team members, other departments, regulating authorities and leadership local and abroad.
• Experience to make sound decisions while working in a high-pressure environment outside normal hours.
• Working in storm or other emergency conditions for 24x7x365 system support
• Must be able to work independently and contribute proactively to drive results
• Ensures quality even on the most complex tasks or projects

• Position requires a minimum of (2) years experience working with infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment. Position requires professional experience with more than one of the following areas:
• Data Center Operations, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning & Execution, Security & Compliance Management, Infrastructure Operational Policies & Procedures, and/or Technical Project Coordination. Fundamental understanding of UNIX Operating Systems (OS), Linux OS, Microsoft OS, Active Directory, VMware, Citrix, Networking, Routing, Firewalls, Security tools and/or scripting. (Associated certifications are preferred.)

• Definition, maintenance, and support of Operational Smart Grids (OSG) infrastructure operational policies, standards, best practices, procedures, tools, and projects in support of efficient, resilient, and secure operations of OSG supported applications and facilities.
• Works with technical teams and external vendors to provide operational support for a diverse set of operational enterprise services. Monitor operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement. Align the operational requirements with relevant global/corporate operational requirement(s), security framework(s) and/or associated regulatory compliance.
• Must possess ability to deal collaboratively, diplomatically, and successfully with customers, coworkers and other professional colleagues, managers, and staff.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as work independently with limited supervision.
• Must have excellent problemsolving skills while providing first class customer service. Requires outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Each employee must accept responsibility for their own safety and health