Data Center Analyst

Note: Please send ONLY those living in the Amherst/Buffalo, NY area already!

• MUST possess EXCEPTIONAL communication skills (must be able to speak & articulate clearly)
• MUST meet ALL of the required skills
• W2 only - No visa sponsorship or transfer offered
• Prior experience in Banking and/or Financial domains highly preferred

Our client, a top 11 American bank holding company headquartered in Buffalo, NY w/ footprints throughout the U.S., is currently seeking a Data Center Analyst I to join their team on a 6+-month contract basis.

Client: M&T Bank


Job #: 1942


Job Title: Data Center Analyst I


Location: Onsite/Amherst, NY


Duration: 6+-month Contract


Rate: $35 - 40/hr. on W2


Note: No visa sponsorship/transfer - must be USC, Perm Resident GC Holder, GC EAD, H4 EAD (visa card must be valid for the next 18+-months)

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 ( 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 )?
• 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?