Data Center Analyst

Data Center Analyst

Amherst, NY (Onsite) 6+-month Contract Web Cam Interview $35-$40/Hr on W2

Notes From Manager / Required Skills & Exp.:

• Worker Shift Requirement will be 1pm-9pm 4 days each week (need to be flexible) - Primary will be Tuesday - Friday but on occasion to assist with coverage of PTO, might require work Monday - Thursday.
• Skill Set 1: Excellent Technical Communication Skills
• Skill Set 2: Experience with Installing Hardware & Cabling Infrastructure in a Data Center Environment
• Skill Set 3: High Level Team Oriented & Customer Focused Mindset

Overview:

• Responsible for effective installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware related infrastructure.
• Ensures Data Center standards are complied with and policies and procedures are followed as outlined.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interpret and refine project requirements through active written and verbal communication with engineering staff and other less technical team members.
• Assign appropriate rack space, infrastructure cables and ports, LAN switch ports, and management switch ports.
• Accept delivery and pick-up of equipment, staging equipment for installation and pick-up, and proper handling of shipping documents.
• Install and remove routers, switches, servers, security appliances, and other equipment, as well as, copper cable, fiber cable, racks, patch panels, and other infrastructure components commonly found in a data center environment.
• Engage with the project team to ensure all projects are implemented in step with documented processes, procedures, and standards and with minimal impact to the business.
• Develop and maintain adequate documentation to allow peer review prior to implementation and to ensure efficiency of future maintenance activities.
• Interact with others to clearly explain technical requirements, instructions, and status through written and verbal communication with individuals of varied technical knowledge and at all organizational levels.
• Complete evening responsibilities as scheduled as well as 24x7 on call as required.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Combined minimum of 4 years higher education and/or work experience.
• Capability to read and digest technical information.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing updates and statuses.
• Experience communicating technical problems to management.
• Strong customer focus, including experience managing customer needs and multiple work priorities.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Associates degree in Technology or related field.
• Certifications or special training in related technologies.

Please ask the candidate to provide responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience & send w/ the initial submittal (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):

• LinkedIn profile link?
• Do you reside in or near the Amherst/Buffalo, NY & are open to a flexible work schedule?
• Yrs. of IT exp. overall?
• Yrs. of exp. as a Data Center Analyst?
• Yrs. of exp. working specifically for banks and/or financial institutions?
• Yrs. of exp. w/ excellent technical communication skills?
• Yrs. of exp. installing hardware & cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment?
• Yrs. of exp. W/ a high level team oriented & customer focused mindset?
• Do you possess a combined minimum of 4 years higher education and/or work experience?
• Do you possess any Certifications or special training in related technologies?