Data Center Network Technician ( Night Shift Required)

NOC Technician / Engineer ( Night Shift required)

Onsite role - Tysons Corner, VA
Duration : 2 plus years ongoing

Qualifications – knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Basic Data Center / IT Operations experience
• Software & Hardware tools utilized to perform day to day Data Center functions
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, protocols, and standards
• Must exhibit excellent communication and grammatical skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure (urgent problems, deadlines, changing priorities)
• Familiar with network cabling (types, distance limitations, testing, connectors, handling)
• Familiar with electrical & optical transceivers (SFP+, QSFP+, DAC, CFP2, DWDM)
• Familiar with server hardware and components
• Familiar with electrical standards, connector types, power budget calculations, AC vs. DC, single phase vs. three phase, etc.
• Familiar with datacenter design in relation to heat dissipation and air flow
• Meticulous and obsessive about organized cabling
• Detail oriented and organized

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• CCNA or CCNP certifications
• Experience and technical training in WAN/LAN communications including experience installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience in presenting technical solutions and/or recommendations
• Knowledge of electronic principles as they relate to diagnosing and troubleshooting IT system issues
• Knowledge of technical inter-relationships between software/hardware and desktop/LAN/Host systems
• Advanced skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Contract Renewal:

• Likely