Data Centre Engineer (On Demand model) - Johannesburg
DeRisk Technologies
A DC engineer is needed to work on-demand for one of our clients. The following duties should be able to be carried out by the engineer: Deployment / In-Scope Configuration Items • Servers (Virtual & Physical) • Storage & Backup Devices • Server Appliances • Hyper Converged Infrastructure (E.g. Nutanix, Cisco UCS) • Tape Storage Units • Power Distribution Units rated 3KVA and below • SAN Fabric Switches • Network Switches • KVM Units • WAN Optimization Devices • Firewalls • Access Points • Routers • Physical Cabling • Cable Management • Cables which connect the device to itself, a peripheral, or a power/network port Break-fix / Technical Tasks List • Power Cycling • Running Diagnostics Commands • Conducting whole unit replacement • Inserting/Removing Media • Replacing Defective Components • Assist with fault diagnosis and investigation • Configuring Remote Access • Basic Storage Array Configuration • Replacing faulty cables • Tape Management and Maintenance • Rebooting routers, servers, storage devices or other equipment • Providing loop-back cables in order to test circuits remotely • Re-seating or replacing components or cables • Cleaning fibers • Identify/Analyze fiber issues by using OTDR/LSPM/VFL • Installing loop backs • Racking, de-racking, and upgrade of any device installed Operations Tasks List • Updating and Recording of activities in relevant IT Ticket Management System • Coordinating and agreeing attendance time and date with key stakeholders • Provide support either through phone, remote tools, or in person at onsite • Perform installation as needed either through physical or network medium • Coordinate the actual activity date and timing, including arrival and departure times. • Carry all necessary tools, laptops etc. which might be needed to support issues in the infrastructure environment • Labeling, Patching and Asset Tagging activities • Following specific task instructions and providing necessary reporting as necessary Job Requirements: Technical Skills • Good general understanding of IT principles such as Networks, Hardware and Domains • Knowledge of Infrastructure (Data Center and Network) hardware architecture as to understand the procedure shared by L3 teams during troubleshooting,H&E support • Knowledge of server/client operations in a domain environment including Active Directory • Understanding of current and legacy hardware Infrastructure platforms • Hands-on experience in installation and troubleshooting Infrastructure (DC & Network) equipment's, Rack and Stack of the equipment/cable • Good Hands-on Experience in IMAC and Break-fix activities related to Infrastructure environment • Ability to identify Excellent the right defective spares and replace them with provided good spares as instructed and by physical observations • Knowledge of TCP/I P standards and networking • Experience with Tape Management activities • Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure • Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies Language skills needed • English Soft Skills • Exceptional customer facing skills • Able to communicate clearly and effectively both with Client and the Customer • Logical and analytical approach to work • Accurate record keeping • Able to work unsupervised • Good timekeeper • Intense focus on quality work • Productive and Efficient Academic Background • Bachelor of Engineering / Technology / Science or Equivalent Work Experience Overall Experience (in yrs.) • 5 – 7 years (min
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