SMART Hands - Systems Integration Advisor

Req ID: 389728

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We are currently seeking a SMART Hands - Systems Integration Advisor to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Job Description – Smart Hands Support Engineer (Datacenter Operations) 
Position Title 
Smart Hands Support Engineer – Datacenter Operations 
Role Summary 
We are looking for an experienced Smart Hands Support Engineer with strong 
exposure to physical datacenter operations, hands-on infrastructure support, and 
transition coordination. The ideal candidate should have practical experience working 
across datacenter environments, server rooms, and remote site locations, and 
should be capable of supporting both day-to-day physical infrastructure activities 
and transition-related information gathering from incumbent teams across all sites 
and datacenters. 
This role requires someone who is comfortable in a field/onsite support model, has 
strong understanding of rack-and-stack activities, cabling, hardware handling, 
inventory validation, asset verification, and remote hands support, and can also 
assist in documenting existing site infrastructure, operational processes, 
dependencies, and handover details as part of a transition or takeover program. 
Key Responsibilities 
Datacenter Smart Hands Support 
• Provide onsite Smart Hands support for physical datacenter and site 
infrastructure activities. 
• Perform rack and stack of servers, storage, network, and related hardware 
components. 
• Handle cabling, patching, labeling, hardware installation, de-installation, 
and relocation activities. 
• Support power cycling, device reboot, physical health checks, and LED / 
console-based diagnostics. 
• Assist in hardware replacement activities such as disks, memory, power 
supplies, NICs, and other field-replaceable units. 
• Coordinate with remote engineering teams for troubleshooting and execution of 
physical tasks inside the datacenter. 
• Support hands and eyes activities for network, server, storage, and backup 
infrastructure. 
Sensitivity Label: General 
Site and Datacenter Information Gathering 
• Work closely with the incumbent team to gather and validate detailed 
information for all sites, server rooms, and datacenters in scope. 
• Capture details related to:
o Site and datacenter locations 
o Rack layouts and floor plans 
o Device inventory and asset details 
o Power connections and redundancy details 
o Network patching and cabling information 
o ISP / WAN / LAN connectivity details 
o Access procedures and security requirements 
o Existing operational processes and support contacts 
o Hardware lifecycle and warranty information 
• Assist in building a site-wise/datacenter-wise inventory and transition 
repository. 
• Verify physical assets against available documentation and identify mismatches, 
gaps, and risks. 
• Support collection of information required for transition, KT, operational 
readiness, and support planning. 
Transition & Incumbent Coordination 
• Participate in transition workshops, site surveys, and incumbent handover 
sessions. 
• Document current-state infrastructure and operational procedures from the 
incumbent team. 
• Work with tower leads and service delivery teams to ensure all physical site 
information is collected accurately. 
• Highlight risks, missing data, unsupported hardware, access gaps, and 
operational dependencies during takeover. 
• Support due diligence and discovery activities for new sites and datacenter 
onboarding. 
Operations & Governance 
Sensitivity Label: General 
• Maintain accurate records for assets, cabling, rack positioning, hardware 
movement, site readiness, and access controls. 
• Ensure all work is performed in line with datacenter safety, security, and 
change management procedures. 
• Support incident, service request, IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Dispose), 
and break-fix activities. 
• Coordinate with OEM / vendor engineers for onsite hardware support and escort 
assistance if required. 
• Create and maintain site documentation, checklists, SOPs, handover notes, 
and audit-ready records. 
Required Skills & Experience 
Mandatory Skills 
• Hands-on experience in physical datacenter / site support / Smart Hands 
operations 
• Strong understanding of:
o Rack and stack operations 
o Structured cabling and patching 
o Server, network, and storage hardware handling 
o Inventory and asset verification 
o Onsite troubleshooting and remote hands support 
• Experience working in datacenter environments, server rooms, and 
enterprise sites 
• Ability to gather, validate, and document infrastructure details from incumbent 
teams 
• Familiarity with hardware labeling, rack elevation documentation, and 
physical asset management 
• Basic understanding of network devices, servers, storage systems, 
UPS/power layouts, and connectivity 
• Knowledge of datacenter access, safety, security, and change procedures 
Sensitivity Label: General 
• Good communication skills for coordinating with remote teams, vendors, and 
customer stakeholders 
• Ability to travel to sites/datacenters as required 
Preferred Skills 
• Experience in transition / takeover projects 
• Exposure to CMDB, asset management tools, ticketing tools, and 
documentation repositories 
• Basic knowledge of Windows/Linux server hardware environments 
• Familiarity with OEM hardware such as Dell, HPE, Cisco, Lenovo, NetApp, 
EMC, etc. 
• Understanding of ITIL-based support processes 
• Experience in site surveys, floor validation, and infrastructure audits 
Experience Required 
• 3+ to 7+ years of relevant experience in Smart Hands / Datacenter Support / 
Field Infrastructure Support 
• Experience in handling multiple sites or distributed datacenter environments 
• Prior exposure to knowledge transition, incumbent handover, or discovery 
activities is highly preferred 
Educational Qualifications 
• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics, 
Computer Science, or related field 
• Relevant certifications in hardware, datacenter operations, or infrastructure 
support are an advantage 
Desired Candidate Profile 
• Strong hands-on field support capability 
• Comfortable working in physical infrastructure environments 
• Detail-oriented in capturing and validating datacenter/site information 
Sensitivity Label: General 
• Able to coordinate with multiple stakeholders during transition and steady-state 
operations 
• Good documentation and reporting skills 
• Willingness to travel and work from customer/onsite/datacenter environments 
when needed 
• Proactive in identifying gaps, risks, and missing information during takeover

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