Network/Operations - Hardware Engineer

Mindlance

New Albany, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Building Renovation, Capacity Management, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Documentation, Editing, Ethernet Cable, Fiber Optic Cable, Fire Suppression/Control, Firewalls, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Planning, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintenance Services, National Electrical Code, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Network Topology, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Operating Systems, Operational Support, Optical Transceivers, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product Demonstration, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Writing, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Standards, Topology, Unix Operating Systems, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows (Wintel) Platform, Wire Harness, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New Albany, OH
POSTED
2 days ago
Onsite only - New Albany, OH
Chance to extend
Conversion Eligibility required
No BR Flex

Responsibilities
% of Time
Independently accountable for identifying and responding to onsite risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively, troubleshooting incidents, shift turnover, incident queues, media processing, and escorting vendors.
40%
Working with the Product Owner, Service Owner and Subject Matter Experts, validates the context of requirements and executes individual user stories relating to onsite data center systems including critical system installs, data room moves, decommissions, reconfigurations, and onsite data center/data room power down events.
20%
Independently executes a variety of user stories with different contexts. Actively contributes opinions to design decisions and gains experience in understanding the design trade-offs? relating to OSI Model Layer 1 Infrastructure design/implementation/documentation, system automation via CI/CD pipelines and APIs, capacity planning, inventory planning, etc.
20%
Demonstrates the ability to identify the basic building blocks and components of data centers and OSI Model Layer 1 Infrastructure. Identifies how data center infrastructure moves/adds/changes to software/hardware functionality will impact on-prem data center infrastructure services or components. Applies knowledge of the various facilities and security components in the data center.
10%
Defines and evaluates team documentation for process improvement.
5%
Regularly contributes to team agile ceremonies, leads demos and presentations, helps new engineers learn established team norms and participates in technology communities?.
5%


Mandatory
1-3+ years experience deploying and maintaining complex data center environments (new facility, major facility renovations/expansions)
Understanding of indoor/outdoor cable plants, including copper cabling, long range/short range fiber optic cabling
Knowledge of information technology infrastructure components (LAN/WAN/SAN, firewalls, Wintel/Lintel/UNIX servers, storage, roll-on equipment, wireless, DAS)
Knowledge of EIA/TIA, IEEE, NEC, and ISO standards relating to data centers and structured cabling
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors
Must be a team player and self-starter
Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details, procedures, and other relevant data
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor s degree in CS/CIS/Network/Telecommunications or related field or equivalent work experience

Ideal Candidate
Data center and/or networking industry certifications preferred
3-5+ years experience designing, deploying and maintaining complex data center environments (new facility, major facility renovations/expansions)
Understanding of indoor/outdoor cable plants, including copper cabling, long range/short range fiber optic cabling
Knowledge of information technology infrastructure components (LAN/WAN/SAN, firewalls, Wintel/Lintel/UNIX servers, storage, roll-on equipment, wireless, DAS)
Knowledge of EIA/TIA, IEEE, NEC, and ISO standards relating to data centers and structured cabling
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors
Must be a team player and self-starter
Strong documentation skills to capture architecture details, procedures, and other relevant data
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Layer 1 Technologies
Layer 1 Technologies (Single Mode, Multimode, Cat 5e, 6, 6A, Direct Attach Cable Assemblies, Optical Transceivers and Transceiver Compatibility, Connectors, Performance Specifications, Deployment Topologies and Methods)
TIA-568 (Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard), TIA-942 (Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers)

Data Center Hardware
Hardware Platforms (Network, Compute, IoT, AV, End User)
Common Network Topologies/Common Carrier Infrastructure and Deployment Methods
Power and Cooling infrastructure layout from generation to rack level
Rack standards, properties, and selection criteria -Testing & Verification

Data Center Software
Installations & Upgrades -APIs and System Integration -OS Platforms

Preventative Network Security Hardening
Administration & Configuration -Installation Instructions -Configuration Standards

Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
Knowledge of the different types of communication protocols used in a computer network
Network Monitoring (SNMP, CDP, ICMP) -LAN/WAN/VLANs

System Automation
Programming Frameworks
Automation-First Mindset

Data Center Operations
Operational Support / Process Management
Data Center and Physical Site Infrastructure
Power and Cooling Infrastructure/Fire Suppression/Physical Security/Facility Maintenance

Technical Writing
-Writing Skills Writes clearly, concisely, and precisely
-Editing Skills Visual needs and Tools of the trade
-Engineering Base network knowledge and technical jargons

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

About the Company

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