L2 Data Center Technician

NTT Datas client is currently seeking a Data CenterTechnician to join their team in Amarillo Texas.

Job Description:

• Lead MAC operations and ensure compliance with cabling and racking standards.
• Run copper and fiber cabling including labeling and documenting connections.
• Independently perform racking stacking and structured cabling for new deployments.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and hardware issues including fiber diagnostics.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support infrastructure upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the assigned infrastructure at the client site is configured installed tested and operational.
• Ensures that any software that is part of the solution is installed and configured according to client requirements.
• Proactively identifies problems and errors as they occur and logs such incidents in a timely manner with the required level of detail.
• Liaises with all stakeholders including client IT environments carriers and colleagues to expediate diagnosis of errors and problems and to identify a resolution.
• Investigates second line support calls assigned and identifies the root cause of incidents and problems following knowledge articles.
• Responds to and diagnoses all alerts escalate to L3 Field Engineer when unable to resolve within the stipulated time.
• Ensures incidents are updated with progress and resolution details in a timely manner using the required platform.
• Ensures the efficient and comprehensive resolution of incidents and requests.
• Applies tools techniques and processes to track log report on and correct configuration items components and changes.
• Investigates problems in systems processes and services and assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
• Provides second line remote and onsite technical support to clients.
• Provides second line field engineering services to clients.
• Reports and escalates issues to 3rd party vendors if necessary.
• Follows the required handover procedures for shift changes to ensure service continuity.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan activities and projects well in advance and take into account possible changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook at work.
• Ability to work well in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessary.
• Ability to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding probing for further relevant information and refraining from interrupting.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to place client at the forefront of all interactions understanding their requirements and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journey.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computing or related field.
• Professional level certification in different Data Centre technologies such as Cisco NetApp EMC- Ex: CCNP (DC) ONTApp etc.

Required experience:

• 3 years of experience in building deploying and supporting data center networking infrastructure.
• Intermediate knowledge of data center network equipment like Nexus and MDS series switching and integration into server and storage technologies.

About NTT DATA:
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role ishourly range $30.00hr to $35.00/hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors including the candidates relevant experience technical skills and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical dental and vision insurance flexible spending or health savings account and AD&D insurance employee assistance participation in a 401k program and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

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